© Alexandr Prokofyev
© Alexandr Prokofyev
1 Rupee - Birendra Bir Bikram
| Stainless steel | 6.75 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Birendra Bir Bikram Shah (1972-2001) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2045-2049 (1988-1992) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 1 Rupee 1 NPR = USD 0.0074 |
| Currency | Rupee (1932-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 6.75 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#8862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Dagger flanked by garlands from above. Legends in Devanagari :
"Shree Shree Shree Gorkhanath" in segments outside circle;
"Shree Bhavani" over garlands;
"Ek Rupaiya" straight line;
"Nepal" bottom semicircle.
Lettering:
श्री श्री श्री गो र ख ना थ
श्री भवानी
एक रुपैयाँ
नेपाल
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of both Hindu and Buddhist symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, while the reverse side features the national emblem of Nepal, which includes a depiction of the Hindu goddess Kali and the Buddhist wheel of dharma. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of Nepal, where both Hinduism and Buddhism are widely practiced.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2045 (1988) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2048 (1991) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2049 (1992) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee - Birendra Bir Bikram 2045-2049 (1988-1992) coin.
