Currency of Bhutan 1 Ngultrum banknote 2013
Bhutanese ngultrum
Obverse: Khorlo (Wheel of Dharma , one of the eight auspicious signs) in the center with dragon at right and left sides. The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha at the top face.
Reverse: Simtokha Dzong. The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
Security feature:
Lithographic: Anti-scanner and anti-copier line structure Micro lettering Intaglio : Incorporated Guilloches Micro 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 color.Optically variable intaglio latent image characterized by 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 varnishes applied on front and reverse side to prevent soiling.
Introduction: November 20, 2006.
Dimensions: 120 x 60 mm.
Paper quality: 100% Cotton paper for the notes bearing the series no. 2006 and Hybrid substrate (cotton + Polymer) for the notes bearing series no. 2013.