Question 1

Which body was responsible for printing the Government of Nepal banknotes?

Accepted Answer

The responsibility of issuing paper currency was initially held by the Sadar Muluki Khana (Central Treasury) under the authority of His Majesty’s Government, then called the Government of Nepal.

Question 2

What exactly does the term "Mohru" mean on these early Government of Nepal banknotes?

Accepted Answer

"Mohru" (मोरू) is the traditional Nepalese word for Rupee. It was explicitly engraved on the plates to match local marketplace terminology and ensure public familiarity.

Question 3

Who is the royal figure depicted on the Nepal Mohru currency?

Accepted Answer

All early denominations (except the minor 1 Mohru note) feature a formal portrait of His Majesty King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev wearing his traditional royal plumed crown.

Question 4

How many central treasury heads (Khajanchi) signed this King Tribhuvan banknotes series?

Accepted Answer

Exactly three treasury heads signed these notes throughout their fifteen-year treasury history: Janak Raj Pandit, Bharat Raj Pandit, and Narendra Raj Pandit.

Question 5

What is the difference between the "Sarkar" and "Sarakar" typographic varieties?

Accepted Answer

The transition represents an official spelling correction on the printing plates. Early printing runs used the character spelling "SARKAR" (सरकार), while later runs corrected it to read "SARAKAR" (सरकार).

Question 6

What iconic wildlife are featured on the reverse sides of the 5 and 100 Mohru notes?

Accepted Answer

The 5 Mohru note features a majestic Bengal tiger hunting in a thick jungle setting, while the high-value 100 Mohru note showcases an Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros traversing a dense marsh.

Question 7

When did the central treasury officially stop issuing banknotes?

Accepted Answer

The Sadar Muluki Khana managed all banknote production from September 1945 until February 1960, when the responsibility was formally handed over to the newly operational Nepal Rastra Bank.

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