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50 Paisa - Tribhuvana Bir Bikram
| Billon (.333 silver) | 5.5403 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah (1911-1950) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2006-2010 (1949-1953) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 50 Paisa (0.50 NPR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1932-date) |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 5.5403 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#18974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Dagger flanked by garlands from above
Lettering:
श्री श्री श्री गो र ख ना थ
श्री भवानी
पचास पैसा
नेपाल
Translation:
"Shree Shree Shree Gorkhanath" in segments outside circle
"Shree Bhavani"
"Pachaas (Fifty) Paisa"
"Nepal" in Devanagari within circle
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of traditional Nepalese art and modern security features. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah, while the reverse side features the national emblem of Nepal, which includes a rhino, a bird, and a crescent moon, surrounded by a wreath of leaves. The coin also has a unique serial number and a holographic stripe to prevent counterfeiting.
