© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
25 Paisa - Birendra Bir Bikram
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3.05 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Birendra Bir Bikram Shah (1972-2001) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2028-2039 (1971-1982) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 25 Paisa 0.25 NPR = USD 0.0019 |
| Currency | Rupee (1932-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Dagger flanked by garlands from above
Script: Devanagari
Lettering:
श्री श्री श्री गो र ख ना थ
श्री भवानी
पचीस पैसा
नेपाल
Translation:
"Shree Shree Shree Gorkhanath" in segments outside circle
"Shree Bhavani"
"Pachchis Paisa"
"Nepal" in Devanagari within circle
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Varieties exist:weight: 3.03 - 3.27 g
diameter: 18.05- 19.09 mm
thickness: 1.55 - 2.02 mm (measuring one coin around its rim could give different sizes : 1.82-2.02 or 1.66-1.74 mm!)
Proof issues were minted by the United States mint in San Francisco.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Paisa - Birendra Bir Bikram 2028-2039 (1971-1982) coin from Nepal is that it features a unique combination of metals, with 75% copper and 25% nickel. This blend of metals gives the coin a distinctive color and durability, making it stand out from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 (1971) | 5691 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2029 (1972) | 3943 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2030 (1973) | 8891 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2031 (1974) | 10543 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2032 (1975) | 4584000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2033 (1976) | 1837000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2034 (1977) | 3808000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2035 (1978) | 5964000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2036 (1979) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2037 (1980) | 2047000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2038 (1981) | 1580000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2039 (1982) | 7185000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Paisa - Birendra Bir Bikram 2028-2039 (1971-1982) coin.
