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1 Paisa - Prithvi Bir Bikram
| Copper | 4.85 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (1881-1911) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1945-1948 |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄50) |
| Currency | Mohar (1546-1932) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.85 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#127367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Interesting fact
The 1 Paisa - Prithvi Bir Bikram 1945-1948 coin from Nepal made of Copper weighing 4.85g is interesting because it features a unique blend of traditional Nepalese art and modern coin design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah, while the reverse side features the national emblem of Nepal, which includes a rhino, a bird, and a crescent moon. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Nepal, as the country was transitioning from a monarchy to a democratic government.
