© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
10 Paisa - Mahendra Bir Bikram FAO
2028 (1971) year| Brass (66% Copper, 34% Zinc) | 4.06 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah (1955-1972) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2028 (1971) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 10 Paisa (0.10 NPR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1932-date) |
| Composition | Brass (66% Copper, 34% Zinc) |
| Weight | 4.06 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#8312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
A wheat ear
Lettering:
श्री भवानी
दस १० पैसा
बढ़ी अन्न ऊजाओ
Translation:
Shri Bhavani
Dus 10 Paisa
Badhi Ann Ujaao
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which aims to achieve food security and promote sustainable agriculture and development. The coin's design features the FAO's emblem on one side and the portrait of Mahendra Bir Bikram, the King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, on the other side. This coin is a unique example of a collaboration between the FAO and a national government to raise awareness about food security and sustainable development through numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 (1971) | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Paisa - Mahendra Bir Bikram (FAO) 2028 (1971) coin.
