½ Paisa - Prithivi Bir Bikram 1964-1968 (1907-1911) front ½ Paisa - Prithivi Bir Bikram 1964-1968 (1907-1911) back
½ Paisa - Prithivi Bir Bikram 1964-1968 (1907-1911) photo
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½ Paisa - Prithivi Bir Bikram

 
Copper 2.7 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Nepal
King
Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (1881-1911)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1964-1968 (1907-1911)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
½ Paisa (0.01)
Currency
Mohar (1546-1932)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.7 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#67205
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Legend in Nagari

Lettering:
--krama Shah Deva
(19)68

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Paisa - Prithivi Bir Bikram 1964-1968 (1907-1911) coin from Nepal is that it features a unique blend of traditional Nepalese art and modern coin design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of King Prithivi Bir Bikram Shah, while the reverse side features the national emblem of Nepal, which includes a rhino, a bird, and a crescent moon. The use of copper as the material for the coin adds to its historical significance, as copper was a widely used metal in the production of coins during that time period. Additionally, the fact that the coin was minted during two different time periods (1907-1911 and 1964-1968) makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of Nepalese currency.