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Tola - Prithvi Bir Bikram
| Gold | 12.48 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (1881-1911) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1803-1811 (1881-1889) |
| Calendar | Nepal - Saka era |
| Value | 1 Tola (5⁄2) |
| Currency | Mohar (1546-1932) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 12.48 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tola coin is that it was used as a currency in Nepal during the reign of King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah, who ruled from 1803 to 1811 and again from 1881 to 1889. The coin was made of gold and weighed 12.48 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
