Banknotes from Bhutan

Bhutan, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country located in South Asia, nestled in the eastern Himalayas. It is known for its stunning landscapes, unique culture, and philosophy of Gross National Happiness. The currency of Bhutan is the Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN), which has been the official currency since 1974 when Bhutan started issuing its own currency. Prior to that, the Indian rupee was used as the de facto currency in Bhutan. Bhutan is renowned for its preserved traditional architecture, colorful festivals, and commitment to environmental conservation, with more than half of its land designated as protected areas.
Wikidata: Q917

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Kings of Bhutan, House of Wangchuck • Jigme Singye (1972-2006)

1 Ngultrum
ND (1974)

Standard banknote

P# 1, N# 217396
Available for swap 1 Ngultrum
ND (1981-1985)

Standard banknote
155 × 67 mm
P# 5, N# 210872
Available for swap 1 Ngultrum
ND (1986-1990)

Standard banknote
116 × 63 mm
P# 12, N# 201726
2 Ngultrum
ND (1981)

Standard banknote
122 × 62 mm
P# 6, N# 217399
Available for swap 2 Ngultrum
ND (1986-1990)

Standard banknote
120 × 70 mm
P# 13, N# 204522
5 Ngultrum
ND (1974)

Standard banknote

P# 2, N# 217397
5 Ngultrum
ND (1981)

Standard banknote

P# 7, N# 217400
Available for swap 5 Ngultrum
ND (1985-1992)

Standard banknote
130 × 62 mm
P# 14, N# 218583
10 Ngultrum
ND (1974)

Standard banknote

P# 3, N# 217398
10 Ngultrum
ND (1981)

Standard banknote

P# 8, N# 217401
Available for swap 10 Ngultrum
ND (1986-2000)

Standard banknote
139 × 69 mm
P# 15, N# 210884
Available for swap 10 Ngultrum
2000

Standard banknote
140 × 70 mm
P# 22, N# 208623
Available for swap 20 Ngultrum
ND (1981)

Standard banknote
152 × 70 mm
P# 9, N# 217402
Available for swap 20 Ngultrum
ND (1986-2000)

Standard banknote
152 × 70 mm
P# 16, P# 23, N# 204540
50 Ngultrum
ND (1981)

Standard banknote

P# 10, N# 217403
50 Ngultrum
1986-1992

Standard banknote
155 × 70 mm
P# 17, N# 215801
50 Ngultrum
ND (1994)

Standard banknote
154 × 70 mm
P# 19, N# 217406
50 Ngultrum
ND (2000)

Standard banknote
154 × 70 mm
P# 24, N# 217607
100 Ngultrum
1974

Standard banknote

P# 4, N# 218495
100 Ngultrum
ND (1981)

Standard banknote

P# 11, N# 217405
100 Ngultrum
1986-1992

Standard banknote
161 × 70 mm
P# 18, N# 215802
100 Ngultrum
ND (1994)

Standard banknote
160 × 70 mm
P# 20, N# 217407
100 Ngultrum
ND (2000)

Standard banknote
160 × 70 mm
P# 25, N# 217608
500 Ngultrum (National Day)
1994

Commemorative note: National Day
160 × 70 mm
P# 21, N# 212433
Available for swap 500 Ngultrum
2000

Standard banknote
160 × 70 mm
P# 26, N# 212434

Kings of Bhutan, House of Wangchuck • Jigme Khesar Namgyel (2006-date)

Available for swap 1 Ngultrum
2006-2019

Standard banknote: 2019
120 × 60 mm
P# 27, TBB# 216, N# 204513
Available for swap 5 Ngultrum
2006-2015

Standard banknote
125 × 60 mm
P# 28, TBB# 217, N# 202782
Available for swap 10 Ngultrum
2006-2019

Standard banknote
125 × 65 mm
P# 29, TBB# 218, N# 202774
Available for swap 20 Ngultrum
2006-2013

Standard banknote
130 × 65 mm
P# 30, TBB# 219, N# 202777
Available for swap 50 Ngultrum
2008-2021

Standard banknote
145 × 70 mm
P# 31, TBB# 220, N# 204967
Available for swap 100 Ngultrum
2006-2020

Standard banknote
145 × 70 mm
P# 32, TBB# 221, N# 202004
Available for swap 100 Ngultrum (Royal Wedding)
2011

Commemorative note: Royal Wedding October 2011
145 × 70 mm
P# 35, TBB# NP201, N# 208478
Available for swap 100 Ngultrum (Birth of Jigme Namgyel Wangchuk)
2017

Commemorative note: First Anniverrsary of Birth of HRH The Gyalsey, Jigme Namgyel Wangchuk
146 × 70 mm
P# 37, TBB# NP202, N# 208479
Available for swap 500 Ngultrum
2006-2020

Standard banknote
155 × 70 mm
P# 33, TBB# 222, N# 207037
Available for swap 1000 Ngultrum
2008-2016

Standard banknote
165 × 70 mm
P# 34, TBB# 223, N# 207040
Available for swap 1000 Ngultrum (Birthday of Prince of Bhutan)
2016

Commemorative note: 2016 SERIES – Birth of the Prince of Bhutan
165 × 70 mm
P# 36, TBB# 224, N# 204544

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