1 Paisa - Prithvi Bir Bikram 1949-1964 (1892-1907) front 1 Paisa - Prithvi Bir Bikram 1949-1964 (1892-1907) back
1 Paisa - Prithvi Bir Bikram 1949-1964 (1892-1907) photo
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1 Paisa - Prithvi Bir Bikram

 
Copper 5.0 g 22.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Nepal
King
Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (1881-1911)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1949-1964 (1892-1907)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄50)
Currency
Mohar (1546-1932)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.0 g
Diameter
22.8 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15686
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

Legend in Devanagari: 'Shri 5 Pruthvi Veer Vikram Sahadev'

Lettering:
श्री ५
पृथ्वी वी
र विक्रम सा
हदेव

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Paisa - Prithvi Bir Bikram 1949-1964 (1892-1907) coin from Nepal is that 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 a representation of the mythical bird, Garuda, which is a symbol of strength and courage in Nepalese culture. This blend of traditional and modern elements makes the coin a fascinating piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1949 (1892)  - - - - - -
1954 (1897)  - - - - - -
1960 (1903)  - - - - - -
1962 (1905)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Paisa - Prithvi Bir Bikram 1949-1964 (1892-1907) coin.