Nepalese Rupee Symbol (रू)
The Nepalese Rupee is symbolized in Devanagari script by रू (U+0930 U+0942, 'Rū') or in Latin script by 'Rs' (or NRs). Issued by the Nepal Rastra Bank, it is the official legal tender of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Nepalese Rupee.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | रू | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Encoding Classification | Plain Latin Letters | Written as standard text without a single dedicated Unicode point | |
| Base Character / Block | U+0930 U+0942 (Devanagari Ru) | DEVANAGARI RA + VOWEL SIGN UU | |
| HTML Representation | रू | Standard text in HTML documents (No dedicated entity) | |
| CSS Content String | "रू " | CSS content string for pseudo-elements |
How to Type Nepalese Rupee Symbol (रू) on Any Device
Windows PC
Type रू directly as standard letters on your physical keyboard.
Mac / macOS
Type रू directly as plain letters on your keyboard.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Switch to Nepali keyboard: type रू
Android (Gboard)
Switch to Nepali keyboard: type रू
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Nepalese Rupee symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
In domestic Nepali publications, रू precedes the numeric amount (रू 500). In international English documents, 'Rs' or 'NRs' is used. Note that Nepal does NOT use the Indian Rupee sign ₹ (U+20B9).
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Listing Nepal as a user of the Indian Rupee sign ₹ (Nepal uses Devanagari रू or NRs).
- Thinking the Nepalese Rupee floats independently (it is pegged to the Indian Rupee at 1.6 NPR = 1 INR).
- Confusing NPR with INR in regional commerce.
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
The Nepalese rupee was introduced in 1932, replacing the historic silver mohar at a rate of 2 mohars = 1 rupee. Initially called the 'mohar rupee' in Nepali, it decimalized in 1956 into 100 paisa. Under the historic Treaty of Trade and Transit with India, the Nepalese Rupee has been pegged to the Indian Rupee at a fixed exchange rate of 1.60 NPR = 1.00 INR since 1993.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nepalese Rupee (रू)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
What is the exchange rate between the Nepalese Rupee and Indian Rupee?
The Nepalese Rupee has been pegged to the Indian Rupee at a fixed rate of 1.60 NPR = 1.00 INR (1 INR = 1.6 NPR) since 1993.
Does Nepal use the ₹ symbol?
No. Nepal uses the Devanagari characters रू (ra + uu) or the Latin abbreviation 'NRs'.
What is the ISO 4217 code for Nepalese Rupee?
The code is NPR (numeric 524).