© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2 Rupees - Birendra Bir Bikram FAO
2038 (1981) year| Copper-nickel | 7.8 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Birendra Bir Bikram Shah (1972-2001) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2038 (1981) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 2 Rupees 2 NPR = USD 0.015 |
| Currency | Rupee (1932-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#22545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Corn ear at left, World Food Day FAO logo at right
Lettering:
श्री भवानी
२ रुपैयाँ
WORLD FOOD DAY FAO 15-10-1981
विश्व खाद्य दिवस नेपाल
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which is an specialized agency that works to achieve food security and promote sustainable agriculture and rural development. The coin's design features the portrait of King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, who was the king of Nepal at the time, and the FAO's emblem.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2038 (1981) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees - Birendra Bir Bikram (FAO) 2038 (1981) coin.
