25 Paisa - Mahendra Bir Bikram 2015-2022 (1958-1965) front 25 Paisa - Mahendra Bir Bikram 2015-2022 (1958-1965) back
25 Paisa - Mahendra Bir Bikram 2015-2022 (1958-1965) photo
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25 Paisa - Mahendra Bir Bikram

 
Copper-nickel 3 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Nepal
King
Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah (1955-1972)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2015-2022 (1958-1965)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
25 Paisa 0.25 NPR = USD 0.0019
Currency
Rupee (1932-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
3 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#17084
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

Dagger flanked by garlands from above.

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"
"25 Paisa"
"Nepal" in Devanagari within circle

Edge

Reeded

Comment

exist also without denticles at rim (2018 coin):

Interesting fact

The 25 Paisa coin from Nepal, which features Mahendra Bir Bikram, was first introduced in 1958 and was in circulation until 1965. It was then reintroduced in 2015 and has been in circulation ever since. That's a interesting fact, as it shows that this coin has had a long history and has been a part of Nepal's currency system for many years.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018 (1961)  - - - - - -
2022 (1965)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Paisa - Mahendra Bir Bikram 2015-2022 (1958-1965) coin.