50 Rupees - Birendra Bir Bikram (Radio Nepal) 2056 (1999) front 50 Rupees - Birendra Bir Bikram (Radio Nepal) 2056 (1999) back
50 Rupees - Birendra Bir Bikram (Radio Nepal) 2056 (1999) photo
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50 Rupees - Birendra Bir Bikram Radio Nepal

2056 (1999) year
Brass 20.18 g 37.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Nepal
King
Birendra Bir Bikram Shah (1972-2001)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2056 (1999)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
50 Rupees 50 NPR = USD 0.37
Currency
Rupee (1932-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
20.18 g
Diameter
37.5 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#105985
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Stylised design with value.

Lettering:
Rs 50
RADIO NEPAL
GOLDEN JUBILEE
NEPAL
1951-2000 AD

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev in the center, surrounded by an inscription in Nepali that reads "Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, King of Nepal" and the date "2056" (1999) at the bottom. The coin also features the national emblem of Nepal, a rhododendron, on the reverse side. This coin was minted to commemorate the silver jubilee of King Birendra's reign and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.