Nepal’s central bank has released a redesigned Rs 100 currency note featuring the updated national map that includes Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura—territories also claimed by India.

The note, issued with the date 2081 BS (2024), carries the signature of former Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari. Nepal first introduced the revised political map in 2020, which was later approved by Parliament and strongly criticised by India as a “unilateral” move.

The new banknote features Mt Everest, a rhododendron watermark, the Ashoka Pillar with “Lumbini,” and a horned rhino on the reverse side. Among all denominations, only the Rs 100 note includes the national map.

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Key Points

• Nepal issues new Rs 100 banknote with updated national map.
• Map includes Kalapani, Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, disputed with India.
• Issuance date: 2081 BS (2024).
• Signed by former NRB Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari.
• Map was first unveiled in 2020 and approved by Nepal’s Parliament.
• India had called the move an “artificial enlargement” of claims.
• Note features Mt Everest, rhododendron watermark, Ashoka Pillar, and rhino.
• Only the Rs 100 denomination carries the national map.