Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Nepal Releases New Rs 100 Note
Nepal has released new 100-rupee notes with a map that shows three areas—Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura—as part of Nepal.
These areas are also claimed by India.
The map was updated based on a decision made by Nepal's government in 2020.
India has said before that it does not agree with Nepal's claim to these territories.
The new note has pictures of Mount Everest, Nepal's national flower, and a rhino, along with some special features to help people recognize it, like a security thread and a special dot for blind people.
Nepal and India share a long border, and these areas are near where the two countries meet.
Nepal's central bank issued new Rs 100 notes featuring a revised map including Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura.
The map reflects Nepal's 2020 government decision to claim these territories, which India also claims.
India has previously reacted negatively to Nepal's territorial claims, calling it a 'unilateral act'.
The new note features Mount Everest, a watermark of Nepal's national flower, and a picture of a horned rhino.
The note includes security features like a security thread and an embossed black dot for accessibility.
- Who
- Nepal's central bank (Nepal Rastra Bank)
- What
- Issued new Rs 100 currency notes with a revised map including disputed territories
- When
- 2081 BS (2024)
- Where
- Nepal
- Why
- To reflect the government's decision to include Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura as Nepal's territory
Nepal's Stance
India's Stance
Territorial Claims
Nepal's Stance
Nepal claims Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura as its territory, as reflected in the new map on the Rs 100 note.
India's Stance
India maintains that these territories are part of its own and rejects Nepal's claims as 'unilateral' and 'not based on historical facts and evidence.'
Resolution Approach
Nepal's Stance
Nepal has updated the map on its currency as per the government's decision, without further comment on the dispute.
India's Stance
India insists on resolving boundary issues through 'dialogue and diplomacy' and has cautioned against 'artificial enlargement' of territorial claims.
- Territories Disputed
- Kalapani, Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura
- Nepal's Currency Denomination
- Rs 100
- Date of Issuance
- 2081 BS (2024)
- Nepal's Border Length with India
- Over 1850 km
- Indian States Bordering Nepal
- Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
- Features on Rs 100 Note
- Mt Everest, Rhododendron watermark, Nepal map, Ashoka Pillar, Lumbini text, Horned rhino
- Security Features
- Security thread, embossed black dot
Sources
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