Currency of Bhutan 5 Ngultrum banknote 2006
Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan
Obverse: The wheel of dharma in the center with two mythical bird ( Bja Tshering), the bird of long life at both right and left sides. The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha at the top face.
Reverse: Paro Taksang. The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
Security features:
Lithographic: Rainbow printing,Rainbow printing with fluorescence (reverse side only) Anti-scanner and anti-copier line structure Microlettering.
Intaglio: Incorporated GuillochesMicro Text Recognition Feature for the Blind: measured tactility has to meet 70 microns + 5. Intaglio line front „Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan“: measured tactility shall vary from letter to letter within the text line without variation of colour.Optically variable intaglio latent image characterized by the superimposition of several embossed design elements in combination with background printed patterns. When the banknote is held at different angles, the denomination figure will appear dark on light background or light on dark background depending on the angle of vision.
Letterpress: Black magnetic serial numbers. Phosphorescent block (front side only).
Flexographic: Two layer varnish applied on front and reverse side to prevent soiling.
Introduction: November 20, 2006.
Dimensions: 125 x 60 mm.
Paper quality: 100 % cotton paper.
Printer: TDLR, Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England).