The unit of the Nepalese Currency is Rupee. One Nepali Rupee is made up of 100 paisa. Nepali Rupee notes come in Rs. 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000. Coins come in paisa 5,10,25,50 Rs. 1 , 2, 5 denominations.

Nepalese currency can be purchased at foreign exchange counter at the airport. Foreign currency exchange counters of different banks are also located in the city. Foreign currencies must be exchanged only through the banks or authorized foreign exchange. The exchange-rate of the foreign currencies are announced in the daily newspapers.

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