The tradition of money was started by the Lichchavi King Mandev, called “Manank”. Later, his successor, Anshu Varma, and Narendra Dev continued using money for the buying and selling of goods.
Timeline of the Nepali Bank Note
The timeline of Nepali banknotes began in वि.सं. २००२, initially issued by the Sadar Muluki Khana (Central Treasury) and signed by the Khajanchee (Treasurer), who was also a high Hindu priest. Since the establishment of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) in वि.सं. In २०१३, banknotes were signed by the Bank’s Governor.
| Issue Date (BS) | Dinominations | Khachanji | Monarch |
| २००२ असोज १ | ५, १०, १०० | जनक राज पाण्डे | King Tribhuvan / Juddha Shumsher |
| २००८ सम्म | ५, १०, १०० | भरत राज पाण्डे | King Tribhuvan / Mohan Shumsher |
| २००९ - २०१३ | १, ५, १०, १०० | नरेन्द्र राज पाण्डे | King Tribhuvan / Matrika Prasad Koirala |
Bank note Nepal Rastra Bank Era
| First Issue (BS) | Denominations | Governor | Monarch |
|---|---|---|---|
| २०१६ फागुन | १, ५, १०, १०० | हिमालय शम्शेर ज.ब.रा. | King Mahendra |
| २०२६ पुस १४ | ५००, १००० | डा. यादव प्रसाद पन्त | King Mahendra |
| २०३८ | २, २० | कल्याण विक्रम अधिकारी | King Birendra |
| २०५४ | २५, २५० | सत्येन्द्र प्यारा श्रेष्ठ | King Birendra |
| २०५९ असोज १४ | १० (पहिलो पोलिमर/प्लास्टिक) | डा. तिलक बहादुर रावल | King Gyanendra |
| First Issue (BS) | Denominations | Governor | Prime Minister |
|---|---|---|---|
| २०६४ | ५, १०, २०, ५०, १००, ५००, १००० | विजय नाथ भट्टराई | Girija Prasad Koirala |
| २०६९ | (नयाँ सिरिज) | डा. युवराज खतिवडा | Baburam Bhattarai |
| २०७३ | १०० (दृष्टिविहीन मैत्री) | डा. चिरञ्जीवी नेपाल | KP Sharma Oli |
| २०८१ असार २ | १० (नयाँ छपाई) | महाप्रसाद अधिकारी | Pushpa Kamal Dahal |
| २०८२ जेठ ७ | (वर्तमान कार्यकाल) | डा. विश्वनाथ पौडेल |
When was the first paper note issued?
The first bank note was issued by Sadar Mulukikhana in Nepal in 2002 Asoj 1 during the tenure of King Tribhuvan and Rana Prime Minister Judda Shamsher J.B.R. The first banknotes of Nepal were 5, 10, and 100. It was before the establishment of Nepal Rastra Bank. There was no Governor to sign the bank note; it was issued during the reign of the cashiers Janak Raj Pandit, Bharat Raj Pandit, and Narendra Raj.
When was the first Mo Ru 1 of Nepal issued?
The first Mo Ru 1 was issued in Nepal in BS 2009 in the reign of Narendra Raj. Before the establishment of Nepal Rastra Bank, the Nepali bank note used to be called Mohar Rupaiya (Mo Ru).
Who is the first Governor of Nepal?
The first Governor of Nepal is Himalaya Shamser J.B.R. However, the first governor to sign the bank note was Janak Raj Pandit.
When did Nepal Rastra Bank issue the first bank note?
The first bank note issued by Nepal Rastra Bank was in 2016, Falgun 7. The notes of 1, 5, 10, and 100 were issued by Nepal Rastra Bank.
When was the first 1000 note issued?
The first Rs. 1000 Nepali note was issued in BS 2026 Paush 14.
When was the first 500 note issued?
The first Rs. 500 Nepali note was issued in BS 2028.
What is the name of the governor who had the opportunity to sign a bank note even while serving as the Acting Governor?
Krishna Bahadur Manandhar.
Who was the first governor to sign on the Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 banknotes?
Dr. Yadav Prasad Pant.
When were the first 50 notes issued?
The first Rs. 50 Nepali note was issued in BS 2034 Baishak 14. Kul Shekhar Sharma signed the note.
When were the first 20 notes issued?
The first Rs. 20 Nepali note was issued in BS 2039 Karkit 22. Governor Kalyan Bikram Adhikari signed the note.
When was the first polymer note issued?
The first polymer Nepali note was issued in BS 2059 Asoj 14.
When was the first Rs. 2 note issued?
The first Rs. 2 note was issued in BS 2038.