One Ngultrum (Z Replacement Prefix)
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| Dated 2013 |
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These are reprints from previous releases but printed by Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) instead of De La Rue, using Hybrid technology developed by Louisenthal. In the past, all Bhutanese banknotes were printed by DLR. Unlike those issues (by DLR), these 2013 Hybrid notes have been manufactured with cotton based material and then surrounded by a polyester laminated all over the notes, which will prolong the life cycle of the notes, just like those Swaziland Hybrid notes. These notes should last at least three times longer than the normal paper banknotes (averaging 6 months life span in circulation). However in terms of longevity, Polymer note is still the best as in some cases it can go on for more than 10 years. I only said this based on my personal experience. Of course, the cost of production is always the main factor when deciding which type of technology/materials to be used for printing of banknotes. These Ngultrum Hybrid notes were first introduced in January 2013.
Ten Ngultrum (Z Replacement Prefix)
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| Dated 2013 |
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