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4 Paisa - Tribhuvana Bir Bikram
2012 (1955) year| Brass | 2.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah (1951-1955) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2012 (1955) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 4 Paisa (0.04 NPR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1932-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Lettering:
श्री भवानी
२०१२
Translation:
Sri Bhabani
2012
Edge
Plain
Comment
Also known as the "Nepal Bullet Paisa", these 4 Paisa coins were minted in 1955 and were made from rifle cartridges from World War II that were used by the Gurkha soldiers who fought against the Imperial Japanese in the Pacific. The coins were produced by removing the primer of the cartridge and the the bullets were then converted into the 4 Paisa coins to commemorate their courage and victory during the war.Interesting fact
The 4 Paisa - Tribhuvana Bir Bikram 2012 (1955) coin from Nepal made of Brass weighing 2.3g has a unique feature. It has a "lotus flower" design on the reverse side, which is a symbol of spiritual growth and enlightenment in Nepalese culture. This design was chosen to commemorate the country's rich cultural heritage and to promote spiritual values.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 (1955) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Paisa - Tribhuvana Bir Bikram 2012 (1955) coin.
