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½ Paisa - Tribhuvan Bir Bikram
| Copper | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah (1911-1950) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1978-1985 (1921-1928) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | ½ Paisa (0.01) |
| Currency | Mohar (1546-1932) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Comment
Struck only for presentation setsInteresting fact
The ½ Paisa coin from Nepal, issued between 1978 and 1985, features an image of Tribhuvan Bir Bikram, the king of Nepal from 1921 to 1928. Despite being a circulating coin, it was made of copper, which is a relatively rare metal for coins. This makes it a unique and interesting collector's item for numismatists.
