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5 Paisa - Tribhuvana Bir Bikram
| Copper | 14.30 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah (1911-1950) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1976-1991 (1919-1934) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 5 Paisa (0.1) |
| Currency | Mohar (1546-1932) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.30 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#16265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Inner Circle: The Trishul (Trident) and Value in Devnagari "Pach Paisa"
Outside circle: Ouside circle, Legend in Devnagari "Shree Pashupatinath", 'Nepal"
Lettering:
श्री पशुपतिनाथ
पाच पैसा
नेपाल
Translation:
Shree Pashupatinath
Five Paisa
Nepal
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM# 690.2 is hand struck, with rectangular denticles
KM# 690.3 is machine struck, with triangular denticles
Interesting fact
The 5 Paisa coin from Nepal, issued between 1976 and 1991, features an image of Tribhuvana Bir Bikram, the last king of the Shah dynasty, who ruled Nepal from 1919 to 1934.
