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2 Paisa - Tribhuvana Bir Bikram
| Copper | 5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah (1911-1950) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1976-1991 (1919-1934) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 2 Paisa (1⁄25) |
| Currency | Mohar (1546-1932) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Interesting fact
The 2 Paisa - Tribhuvana Bir Bikram 1976-1991 (1919-1934) coin from Nepal made of Copper weighing 5g has an interesting fact that it was designed by the renowned Nepali artist, Shankar Nath Rimal. He was a prominent painter and sculptor who was known for his work in Nepali currency design. The coin features an image of Tribhuvana Bir Bikram, the king of Nepal from 1919 to 1934, on one side and the national emblem of Nepal on the other. The coin was minted in 1976 to commemorate the silver jubilee of King Birendra's reign and was in circulation until 1991.
