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2 Rupees - Birendra Bir Bikram Visit Nepal

2054 (1997) year
Aluminium bronze 5 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Nepal
King
Birendra Bir Bikram Shah (1972-2001)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2054 (1997)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
2 Rupees 2 NPR = USD 0.015
Currency
Rupee (1932-date)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
5 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#9696
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Mountain, representing the map of Nepal, on top of the face valueAutomatically translated

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of traditional Nepalese architecture and modern tourism promotion. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah, while the reverse side features a representation of the famous Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest Buddhist shrines in the world, surrounded by the inscription "Visit Nepal 2054" (1997 AD) in Nepali language. This coin was minted to promote tourism in Nepal and to commemorate the visit of King Birendra to the country.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2054 (1997)  12500000 - - - - - -

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