1 Asarphi - Mahendra Bir Bikram (Coronation) 2013 (1956) front 1 Asarphi - Mahendra Bir Bikram (Coronation) 2013 (1956) back
1 Asarphi - Mahendra Bir Bikram (Coronation) 2013 (1956) photo
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1 Asarphi - Mahendra Bir Bikram Coronation

2013 (1956) year
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
Nepal
King
Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah (1955-1972)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2013 (1956)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
1 Tola (⅓)
Currency
Asarphi Gold Coinage
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#296808
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Asarphi - Mahendra Bir Bikram (Coronation) 2013 (1956) from Nepal made of Gold is that it was issued to commemorate the coronation of King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, who ruled Nepal from 1955 to 1972. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the national emblem of Nepal on the other. It is made of gold and has a face value of 1 Asarphi, which is the highest denomination coin in Nepal. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and is a symbol of Nepal's rich history and cultural heritage.