© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Paisa - Birendra Bir Bikram "वीरेन्द्र" in obverse inscription
| Aluminium (100%) | 0.7 g | 16.75 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Birendra Bir Bikram Shah (1972-2001) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2028-2036 (1971-1979) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 1 Paisa 0.01 NPR = USD 0.000074 |
| Currency | Rupee (1932-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (100%) |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 16.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#10996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
"Shri Bhavani" in Devnagari
Rhododendron - National flower of Nepal
"1 one paisa" in Devanagari
Script: Devanagari
Lettering:
श्री भवानी
१ एक पैसा
Edge
Plain
Comment
The tree rhododendron is also known as Red gurans (Nepali: लाली गुराँस).The Flower's Binomial Name is Rhododendron arboreum
Proof issues were minted by the United States mint in San Francisco.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Paisa - Birendra Bir Bikram coin from Nepal is that it features a unique combination of both the Nepali and English languages on its obverse side. The coin's obverse inscription, "वीरेन्द्र" (Birendra Bir Bikram), is written in the Nepali language, while the coin's denomination, "1 Paisa," is written in English. This bilingual feature reflects Nepal's diverse linguistic heritage and cultural influences.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 (1971) | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2029 (1972) | 3943 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2030 (1973) | 8891 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2031 (1974) | 10543 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2032 (1975) | 324000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2033 (1976) | 217000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2034 (1977) | 1040000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2035 (1978) | 394000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Paisa - Birendra Bir Bikram ("वीरेन्द्र" in obverse inscription) 2028-2036 (1971-1979) coin.
