© Sujit
© Sujit
2 Paisa - Prithvi Bir Bikram
| Copper | 10.17 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (1881-1911) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1950 (1891-1893) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 2 Paisa (1⁄25) |
| Currency | Mohar (1546-1932) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.17 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#71452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Lettering:
Gorkha Sarkar
Sri 4 Bhabani
(VS) 1950
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Paisa coin from Nepal, minted between 1948 and 1950, features an image of King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah on one side and an image of a rhino on the other. This coin was made of copper and weighed 10.17 grams. It's interesting to note that the rhino is a symbol of strength and power in Nepalese culture, and it's featured on many coins from this time period.
