20 Paisa - Birendra Bir Bikram (International Year of the Child) 2036 (1979) front 20 Paisa - Birendra Bir Bikram (International Year of the Child) 2036 (1979) back
20 Paisa - Birendra Bir Bikram (International Year of the Child) 2036 (1979) photo
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20 Paisa - Birendra Bir Bikram International Year of the Child

2036 (1979) year
Brass 3.0 g 20.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Nepal
King
Birendra Bir Bikram Shah (1972-2001)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2036 (1979)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
20 Paisa 0.20 NPR = USD 0.0015
Currency
Rupee (1932-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
3.0 g
Diameter
20.0 mm
Thickness
1.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#49505
Rarity index
54%

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the International Year of the Child, which was declared by the United Nations in 1979. The coin features an image of a child on one side and the Nepalese king, Birendra Bir Bikram, on the other. This coin is a unique example of a non-circulating coin that was issued to raise awareness about the importance of children's rights and well-being.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2036 (1979)  30000 - - - - - -

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