10 Rupees - Birendra Bir Bikram (FAO) 2031 (1974) front 10 Rupees - Birendra Bir Bikram (FAO) 2031 (1974) back
10 Rupees - Birendra Bir Bikram (FAO) 2031 (1974) photo
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10 Rupees - Birendra Bir Bikram FAO

2031 (1974) year
Billon (.250 silver) 8 g 29.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Nepal
King
Birendra Bir Bikram Shah (1972-2001)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2031 (1974)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
10 Rupees 10 NPR = USD 0.07
Currency
Rupee (1932-date)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
29.1 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#42473
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

A family scene and a basket of fruits and vegetables

Lettering:
नियोजित परिवार
सन्तुलित आहार

Translation:
Planned Parenthood
Balanced Diet

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which aims to achieve food security and promote sustainable agriculture and rural development. The coin's design features the FAO's emblem on one side and the portrait of King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev on the other. This coin is a unique example of a non-circulating coin that was issued by a country to recognize the efforts of an international organization working towards a noble cause.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2031 (1974)  39000 - - - - - -

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