Nepal Rastra Bank invites bids to print 300 million two-rupee coins

Kathmandu, October 5, 2026 — Nepal Rastra Bank has invited international bids for the design, production, supply and delivery of 300 million two-rupee coins.

The central bank’s Currency Management Department is seeking qualified security printing firms through an international competitive bidding process.

Interested firms must submit their technical and financial proposals in separate sealed envelopes. Companies can purchase the bidding documents from the Currency Management Department until November 3, 2026.

The bidding document fee has been fixed at Rs 20,000, US$131 or €115.

A pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for October 16, 2026, at the Currency Management Department office in Thapathali, Kathmandu.

The deadline for submitting bids is 12:00 p.m. on November 4, 2026, while the bids will be opened at 1:00 p.m. the same day. If the deadline falls on a public holiday, the next working day will be considered the final date for submission.

Participating firms must provide bid security of at least US$132,000. The security must remain valid for 120 days from the date of bid opening, while the overall validity of the bid will extend until April 3, 2027.

Nepal Rastra Bank has also clarified that companies blacklisted by the authorities, as well as individuals associated with such firms, will not be eligible to participate in the tender process.