Comments
4 Paisa - Tribhuvana Bir Bikram
Year 2012 (1955)
Calendar Vikram Samvat
Value 4 Paisa (0.04 NPR)
Metal Brass
Weight 2.3 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round with a hole
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized yes
References KM# 754Obverse
Also known as "Nepal Bullet Paisa", These 4 Paisa (1955 AD) coins was minted from World War II rifle bullet casing which was used by the Gurkha soldiers who fought against the Japanese in the Pacific. The Bullets were converted into Paisa to commemorate their courage and vigor during the war.
Lettering:
श्री नेपाल सरकार
चार ४ पैसा
Translation:
The Nepal Government
4 Paisa
Reverse
Lettering:
श्री भवानी
२०१२
Translation:
Sri Bhabani
2012
