Currency of Nepal

Currency of nepal

The currency of Nepal is called the Nepalese rupee. In the Nepali language, it is called rupiyan. The Nepalese rupee is different from the other rupees used in the Indian subcontinent countries, like the Indian rupee, Sri Lankan rupee, and Pakistani rupee. The issuance of Nepalese currency is by Nepal Rastra Bank. This is the central bank of Nepal. The currency of Nepal is universally recognized and can be converted into any currency. They can be converted at money exchange counters and commercial banks. There are lots of money-exchange counters and banks in Nepal. This includes both government-affiliated and privately operated ones. You can find money changers in every corner of big cities such as Kathmandu and Pokhara. In smaller towns, too, there are solitary money exchangers.

The currency of Nepal, the smallest unit of a rupee, is called "paise." 1 Paise is equal to the 100th part of 1 Rupee.

The Central Bank of Nepal has issued various denominations of currency notes. The smallest denomination is the 1 rupee note. Apart from that, it has issued 2 rupee, 5 rupee, 10 rupee, 20 rupee, 25 rupee, 50 rupee, 100 rupee, 500 rupee, and 1000 rupee currency notes. The currency note has an excellent printed photo on it.

The bank has also issued 5 denominations of coins: 10 Paisa, 25 Paisa, 50 Paisa, 1 Rupee, and 2 Rupees. Now, 10 paisa, 25 paisa, and 50 paisa coins are rarely found in the market.

Exchange rate of the currency of Nepal as of 13th January 2026

The exchange rate is updated daily with small fluctuations. For up-to-date exchange rates, please view the website of Nepal Rastra Bank: www.nrb.org.np