© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Paisa - Mahendra Bir Bikram
| Brass | 1.45 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah (1955-1972) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2021-2022 (1964-1965) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 1 Paisa (0.01 NPR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1932-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
"Shri Bhavani" in Devnagari
Numeral without shading flanked by sprays
"Ek Paisa" in Devnagari
Lettering:
श्री भवानी
१
एक पैसा
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Paisa coin from Nepal, which features Mahendra Bir Bikram, was first introduced in 1964 and continued to be minted until 1965. It's made of brass and weighs 1.45 grams. Interestingly, the coin's design has remained largely unchanged over the years, with only minor variations in the portrait of Mahendra Bir Bikram and the inscriptions on the reverse side. This coin is still in circulation today and is widely used in Nepal for small transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (1964) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2022 (1965) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Paisa - Mahendra Bir Bikram 2021-2022 (1964-1965) coin.
