Currency of Bhutan 500 Ngultrum banknote 2006 King Ugyen Wangchuck
Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan
Obverse: Fourth King water mark on the left. The Norbu rimpochhe encircled by two dragons in the center and the portrait of 1st King Ugyen Wangchuck with the Raven Crown at the right side. The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha at the top face.
Reverse: Punakha Dzong. The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
Security feature:
Watermark: King Jigme Singye Wangchuk. Running along the border of notes at the top and bottom showing part of the wording "Royal Monetary Authority.
Intaglio Printing: The name of the Issuing Authority ie Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan on the face of the note in Dzongkha and in English on the reverse, denomination in English and Dzongkha, guarantee and promise clause, RMA Chairman's signature are printed in intaglio i.e. in raised prints, which can be felt by touch.
Fluorescence: Fluorescence fiber yellow which is not visible to naked eye but visible only under ultraviolet light.
Introduction: November 20, 2006.
Dimensions: 153 x 70 mm.
Paper quality: 100 % cotton.
Printer: TDLR, Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (England).