25 Paisa - Mahendra Bir Bikram (Coronation) 2013 (1956) front 25 Paisa - Mahendra Bir Bikram (Coronation) 2013 (1956) back
25 Paisa - Mahendra Bir Bikram (Coronation) 2013 (1956) photo
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25 Paisa - Mahendra Bir Bikram Coronation

2013 (1956) year
Copper-nickel 2.8 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Nepal
King
Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah (1955-1972)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2013 (1956)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
25 Paisa 0.25 NPR = USD 0.0019
Currency
Rupee (1932-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
2.8 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#21424
Rarity index
38%

Reverse

Within circle: Sword with garlands, denomination in figures and letters below.
Legend in Devnagari: Shree Bhavani (Hindu Goddess)
Outside circle: Legend in Devnagari in segments "Shree Shree Shree Gorakhnath" (Hindu Yogi)

Lettering:
श्री भ वानी
पचीस पैसा
Outside: श्री श्री श्री गो र ख ना थ

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the coronation of King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, who ruled Nepal from 1955 until his death in 1972. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the national emblem of Nepal on the other. It was minted in 2013, 57 years after the king's coronation, and has a unique design that sets it apart from other coins in the series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013 (1956)  - - - - - -

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