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Krause Nepal
When the Nepalese designation changes to Rupees, this character appears thus:
Lines where either of these appear are in the lower center on the face, or on the back.
Both will never appear on the same note. All notes from the second issue of Mahen-
dra to the present are in rupees.
KINGDOM
Government of Nepal
1951 ND First Issue
1 1 Mohru VG VF UNC
ND (1951). Blue and brown. Coin at right with date
VS2008 (1951). Back: With coin at left, mountains at
center.
a. Signature 2. 2.00 4.00 10.00
b. Signature 3. 4.00 10.00 20.00
8 1 Mohru VG VF UNC
ND (1960). Violet and olive. Coin at left with date VS2013 3.00 5.00 10.00
(1956). Signature 4. Back: Lilac and green.
9 5 Mohru VG VF UNC
ND (1960). Violet and aqua. Portrait King Mahendra 8.00 15.00 30.00
Vira Vikrama in civillian clothes at left. Stupa at center.
Signature 4; 5. Back: Himalayas. BC: Violet.
DUTCH 'RECEPIS'
Gemeene Lands Comptoiren
1794 Issue
B5 3 Gulden Good Fine XF
1.12.1794-1.1.1795. Black. — — —
DELFT
1795 Issue
B17 4 Stuiver & 8 Pennigen Good Fine XF
9.5.1795. Black. Rare. — — —
DORDECHT
1795 Issue
B20 18 Gulden Good Fine XF
ND (1795). Black. Rare. — — —
B21 27 Gulden Good Fine XF
ND (1795). Black. Rare. — — —
B22 54 Gulden Good Fine XF
ND (1795). Black. Rare. — — —
B23 90 Gulden Good Fine XF
ND (1795). Black. Rare. — — —
1795 (February) Issue
B25 2 1/2 Stuiver Good Fine XF
16.2.1795. Black. — — —
B26 5 Stuiver Good Fine XF
16.2.1795. Black. — — —
B27 24 Stuiver Good Fine XF
16.2.1795. Black. — — —
1795 (March) Issue
B30 10 Stuiver Good Fine XF
1.3.1795. Black. Rare. — — —
SIGNATURE VARIETIES
1 2
Janak Raj Bharat Raj
3 4
Himalaya Shamsher
Narendra Raj (J.B. Rama)
5 6 14 10 Rupees VF UNC
Lekshmi Nath Gautam Pradhumna Lai (Rajbhandari) ND (1961). Dark brown and red. Portrait of King Mahendra Vira 3.00 15.00
Vikrama at upper left, temple at center. Signature 5; 6; 7; 8. Back:
Arms at center. Watermark: Plumed crown.
7 8
Bekh Bahadur Thapa Yadav Prasad Pant
9 10
Kul Shekhar Sharma Kalyan Dikram Adhikary
11 12
Ganesh Bahadur Thapa +DULVKDQNDU7U¿SDWKL
13 14
Satyendra Pyara Shrestha Dipendra Purush Dhakal
15 16
Dr. Tilak Rawal Bijay Nath Bhattaraí
15 100 Rupees VF UNC
17 Manandhar 18 Kshetry ND (1961). Green and brown. Portrait of King Mahendra Vira Vi- 10.00 35.00
krama at upper left. Temple at Lalitpor at center. Signature 5; 6; 7;
19 Khatiwada 8. Back: Indian rhinoceros at center. Watermark: Plumed crown.
22 1 Rupee VF UNC
ND (1974). Blue on purple and gold underprint. King Birendra Bir 1.00 2.00
Bikram in military uniform with dark cap at left, temple at center.
Signature 9; 10; 11; 12. Back: Blue and brown. Two musk deer at
center, arms at upper right. Watermark: Plumed crown.
17 5 Rupees VF UNC
ND (1972). Light green on lilac underprint. King Mahendra Vira 3.00 8.00
Vikrama wearing military uniform with white cap at left. Signature
8. Back: Green and blue. Terraced hillside with Himalayas in back-
ground. Watermark: Plumed crown.
23 5 Rupees VF UNC
ND (1974). Red, brown and green. King Birendra Bir Bikram in
military uniform with dark cap at left, temple at center. Signature
9; 10; 11. Back: Red and brown. Two yaks at center. Watermark:
Plumed crown.
a. Issued note. 6.00 12.00
s. Specimen. — 100
ct. Color trial. Green and purple face, back blue. — 165
18 10 Rupees VF UNC
ND (1972). Light brown on dull olive-green and light blue under- 2.00 5.00
print. King Mahendra Vira Vikrama wearing military uniform with
white cap at left. Signature 8. Back: Green and brown. Singha
Dunbar at Kathmandu at center. Watermark: Plumed crown.
24 10 Rupees VF UNC
ND (1974). Dark and light brown on multicolor underprint. King
Birendra Bir Bikram in military uniform with dark cap at left, Vishnu
on Garnda at center. Signature 9; 10; 11. Back: Brown and green.
Buck Antelope at center, arms at right. Watermark: Plumed crown.
a. Issued note. 2.00 5.00
s. Specimen. — 100
19 100 Rupees VF UNC ct. Color trial. Green and purple on multicolor underprint. — 165
ND (1972). Green on lilac underprint. King Mahendra Vira Vikrama 7.00 30.00
wearing military uniform with white cap at left, Himalayas at center.
Signature 8. Back: Ornate building, temple and arms at right.
Watermark: Plumed crown.
20 500 Rupees VF UNC
ND (1972). Brown and violet. King Mahendra Vira Vikrama wear- 75.00 200
ing military uniform with white cap at left. Signature 8. Back: Two
tigers. Watermark: Plumed crown.
25 50 Rupees VF UNC
ND (1974). Purple on green and multicolor underprint. King Biren-
dra Bir Bikram in military uniform with dark cap at left, building at
21 1000 Rupees VF UNC center. Signature 9. Back: Blue and brown. Himalayan Tahr stand-
ND (1972). Blue and multicolor. King Mahendra Vira Vikrama wearing 60.00 175 ing facing right at center, arms at right. Watermark: Plumed crown.
military uniform with white cap at left, Great Stupa at Bodhnath. Signa- a. Issued note. 5.00 10.00
ture 8. Back: House and mountains. Watermark: Plumed crown. s. Specimen. — 135
30 5 Rupees VF UNC
ND (1987-). Brown on red and multicolor underprint. King Birendra
Bir Bikram wearing plumed crown at left, temple at center. Back:
Red and brown. Two yaks at center right. Watermark: Plumed
crown.
a. Serial # 24mm long. Signature 11; 12; 13; 14. 0.50 2.00
E6HULDOPPORQJ6LJQDWXUH UHTXLUHVFRQ¿UPD 0.50 2.00
tion); 13.
26 100 Rupees VF UNC
ND (1974). Green and purple on multicolor underprint. King Biren- 7.00 20.00
dra Bir Bikram in military uniform with dark cap at left, mountains
at center, temple at right. Signature 9. Back: Green. Indian Rhi-
noceros walking left, "eye" at upper left corner, arms at upper right.
Watermark: Plumed crown.
31 10 Rupees VF UNC
ND (1985-87). Dark brown and orange on lilac and multicolor
underprint. King Birendra Bir Bikram wearing plumed crown at left,
Vishnu on Garnda at center. Back: Antelopes at center, arms at
right. Watermark: Plumed crown. 133x70mm.
a. Serial # 24mm long. Signature 11; 12. Without security thread. 1.00 3.00
b. Segmented security thread. Signature 13, 14. 1.00 2.00
32 20 Rupees VF UNC
ND (1982-87). Orange on multicolor underprint. King Birendra Bir
28 1000 Rupees VF UNC Bikram wearing plumed crown at left, Janakpur Temple at center.
ND (1974). Blue on multicolor underprint. King Birendra Bir Bikram Signature 10; 11. Serial # 24mm long. Back: Orange and multicolor.
in military uniform with dark cap at left, temple and Great Stupa Sambar Deer at center, arms at right. Watermark: Plumed crown.
at center. Back: Elephant at center, arms at upper right on back. a. Issued note. 1.00 5.00
Watermark: Plumed crown. s. Specimen. — 135
a. Issued note. 100 250
s. Specimen. — —
1981-1987 ND Issue
29 2 Rupees VF UNC
ND (1981-). Green on light blue and lilac underprint. King Birendra
Bir Bikram wearing plumed crown at left, temple at center. Back: 33 50 Rupees VF UNC
Multicolored. Leopard at center. Watermark: Plumed crown. ND (1983-). Blue on multicolor underprint. King Birendra Bir Bikram
a. Line from king's lower lip extending downward. Serial # 0.50 2.00 wearing plumed crown at left, Palace at center. Back: Himalayan
24mm long. Signature 10. Tahr at center, arms at right. Watermark: Plumed crown.
b. No line from king's lower lip. Signature 10; 11; 13. 0.50 1.00 a. With title at right. Serial # 24mm long. Signature 10. (1983). 1.00 7.00
c. As b. Serial # 20mm long. Signature 11. 0.50 1.00 b. With title at center. Serial # 20mm long. Signature 11; 12. 1.00 5.00
d. As b. Serial # 20mm long. Signature 12. 0.50 1.00 c. Segmented foil over security thread. Signature 13, 14. 1.00 5.00
1988-1996 ND Issue
37 1 Rupee VF UNC
ND (1991-). Purple and dull blue on multicolor underprint. King Biren- FV 0.40
dra Bir Bikram wearing plumed crown at left. Signature 12; 13. Back:
Two musk deer at center, arms at upper right. Watermark: Crown.
Serial numbers shift from 1.5mm to 3.0mm from the bottom line on the note.
45 10 Rupees VF UNC
ND (30.9.2002). Multicolor. King Gyanendra Bir Bikram wearing FV 2.00
plumed crown at left. Commemorative text in horseshoe-shaped
window: This is issued on the occasion of King Gyanendra Bir
Bikram Shah Dev's accession to the throne in BS 2058. Back: Two
antelopes at center. Printer: NPA. 133x70mm.
2002 ND Issue
46 5 Rupees VF UNC
ND (2002). Red and brown on multicolor underprint. Darkly engraved FV 3.00
portrait of King Gyanendra Bir Bikram at left. Signature Tilak Rawal.
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53 5 Rupees VF UNC
2005. Red brown on multicolor underprint. King Gyanendra Bir
Bikram at left. Back: Two Oxen at center. 119x69mm.
a. Signature 15. FV 3.00
b. Top line center text with three characters. Signature 16. FV 3.00
c. Top line center text with four characters. FV 3.00
63 50 Rupees VF UNC
2008. Purple, green and blue on multicolor underprint. Mr. Everest
at left, Rama-Janaki temple of Janakpur at center. Back: Himalayan
Tahr at center, mountains. Watermark: Rhododendron. 142x70mm.
a. Signature 17. FV 2.50
b. Signature 19. FV 2.50
54 10 Rupees VF UNC
ND (2005). Brown, light blue and green on multicolor underprint. FV 3.00
King Gyanendra Bir Bikram at left. Back: Two antelopes at center.
Polymer plastic. 133x70mm.
55 20 Rupees VF UNC
ND (2005). Orange on multicolor underprint. King Gyanendra Bir FV 4.00
Bikram at left center. Signature 16. Back: Stag at center. 138x70mm.
57 100 Rupees VF UNC
ND (2005). Brown and green on multicolor underprint. King FV 4.00
Gyanendra Bir Bikram at right. Signature 16. Back: Rhinocerous
walking left at center. 145x70mm.
#58-59 not assigned.
61 10 Rupees VF UNC
2008. Brown on green and multicolor underprint. Mt. Everest at
65 500 Rupees VF UNC
left. Statue of Vishnu on Garuda at center. Back: Two antelopes at
2008. Brown and blue-violet on multicolor underprint. Mt. Everest FV 10.00
center. Watermark: Rhododendron. 133x70mm.
at left center. Red rhododedron covers watermark area. Back: Two
a. Signature 17. FV 1.00
tigers at center. Watermark: Gyanendra Bir Bikram. Signature 14.
b. Signature 19. FV 1.00
160x70mm.
2012-2013 Issue
69 5 Rupees VF UNC
2012 (2013). Lilac, brown and green. Mt. Everest, temple of Taleju, FV 0.75
obverse of coin. Signature Yuba Raj Khatiwada. Back: Bank logo,
two yaks grazing, Mt. Everest. Watermark: Rhododendron. Printer:
TDLR. 120x70mm. 79 50 Rupees VF UNC
2015. Blue. Mount Everest at left. Back: Snow leopard. 142x70mm. FV 2.00
70 10 Rupees VF UNC
2012 (2013). Brown, green and lilac. Mt. Everest, Garud Narayan FV 1.00
of Changu Narayan temple, obverse of coin. Back: Three black
bucks grazing. Watermark: Rhododendron. Printer: TDLR.
133x70mm.
71 20 Rupees VF UNC
2012 (2013). Orange and brown. Mt. Everest, temple of Krishna FV 1.25
of Patan, Garuda atop pillar, obverse of coin. Back: Swamp deer,
trees, mountain. Watermark: Rhododendron. Printer: TDLR.
138x70mm.
72 50 Rupees VF UNC
2012 (2013). Purple, green and blue. Mt. Everest, Rama-Janaki FV 2.00
temple of Janakpur, obverse of coin. Back: Male thar, mountains,
bank logo. Watermark: Rhododendron. Printer: TDLR. 142x70mm.
73 100 Rupees VF UNC
2012 (2013). Green and lilac. Mt. Everest, Mayadevi inside silver FV 3.25
metallic oval. Map of Nepal, Ashoka pillar, wood carvings from
temple of Tremple of Taleju in Kathmandu, clouds, obverse of coin.
Back: One-horned rhinoceros in grassy plain, bank logo. Water-
mark: Rhododendron. Printer: TDLR. 146x70mm.
74 500 Rupees VF UNC
2012 (2013). Brown and violet. Mt. Everest, god Indra, Mt. FV 15.00
Amadablam and Thyangboche monastery, wood carvings, clouds. 80 100 Rupees VF UNC
Signature Yuba Raj Khatiwada. Back: Two tigers drinking melted 2015. Green. Mount Everest at left. Back: Rhinoceros cow walking FV 7.50
snow. Watermark: Rhododendron. Printer: TDLR. 160x70mm. with calf at side. 140x70mm.
2015-2017 Issue
76 5 Rupees VF UNC
2017. Red and multicolor. Mount Everest at left. Temple at center. FV 0.75
Back: Yak with mountain in background. 120x70mm.
77 10 Rupees VF UNC
2017. Brown and multicolor. Mount Everest at left. Statue of Vishnu FV 1.00
on Garuda at center. Back: Antelope in center. 142x70mm.
AH1090 — 5.00 10.00 20.00 40.00 — The Kingdom of Nepal, the world's only surviving Hindu king- Bhupalendra Malla,
AH1091 — 8.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 — dom, is a landlocked country occupying the southern slopes of the
Himalayas. It has an area of 56,136 sq. mi. (140,800 sq. km.).
AH1092 — 12.00 25.00 50.00 100 —
Apart from a brief Muslim invasion in the 14th century, Nepal NS807-820/1687-1700AD
AH1094 — 8.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 —
was able to avoid the mainstream of Northern Indian politics, due
AH1101 Rare — — — — — — to its impregnable position in the mountains. It is therefore a KINGS OF PATAN
AH1104 Rare — — — — — — unique survivor of the medieval Hindu and Buddhist culture of Harihara Simha
AH1105 Rare — — — — — — Northern India which was largely destroyed by the successive
AH1105 — — — — — — waves of Muslim invasions. NSc.720-729/c.1600-1609AD
AH1106 Rare — — — — — — Prior to the late 18th century, Nepal, as we know it today, was
AH1106 Rare — — — — — — divided among a number of small states. Unless otherwise stated, Shiva Simha, King
AH1107 Rare — — — — — — the term Nepal applies to the small fertile valley, about 4,500 ft. of Kathmandu
AH1107 Rare — — — — — — above sea level, in which the three main cities of Kathmandu,
AH1108 Rare — — — — — — Patan and Bhatgaon are situated. NSc.729-740/c.1609-1620AD
AH1108 Rare — — — — — — During the reign of King Yaksha Malla (1428-1482AD), the
AH1110 Rare — — — — — — Nepalese kingdom, with capital at Bhatgaon, was extended north- Siddhi Narasimha
AH1111 Rare — — — — — — wards into Tibet, and also controlled a considerable area to the
AH1111 Rare — — — — — — south of the hills. After Yaksha Malla's death, the Kingdom was NS740-781/1620-1661AD
AH1112 Rare — — — — — — divided among his sons, so four kingdoms were established with
AH1112 Rare — — — — — — capitals at Bhatgaon, Patan, Kathmandu and Banepa, all situated
Srinivasa Malla
within the small valley, less than 20 miles square. Banepa was
Sijilmasa quickly absorbed within the territory of Bhatgaon, but the other
three kingdoms remained until 1769. The internecine strife NS781-805/1661-1685AD
KM# B28.6 MUZUNA
between the three kings effectively stopped Nepal from becoming
0.94 g., Silver Obv: Central inscription in a square in circle Rev: Yoga Narendra
a major military force during this period, although with its fertile
Central inscription in a square in circle Note: Anonymous issue, Malla,
date and mint in segments land and strategic position, it was by far the wealthiest and most
powerful of the Himalayan states.
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 Apart from agriculture, Nepal owed its prosperity to its posi- NS805-825/1685-1705AD
AH1085 — 15.00 30.00 60.00 120 — tion on one of the easiest trade routes between the great mon- KINGS OF BHATGAON
AH1088 — 15.00 30.00 60.00 120 — asteries of central Tibet, and India. Nepal made full use of this, Trailokya Malla and
AH1089 — 15.00 30.00 60.00 120 — and a trading community was set up in Lhasa during the 16th cen- Tribhuvana
AH1090 Rare — — — — — — tury, and Nepalese coins became the accepted currency medium Malla, joint rulers,
AH1093 — 15.00 30.00 60.00 120 — in Tibet.
AH1094 Rare — — — — — — The seeds of discord between Nepal and Tibet were sown NSc.680-733/c.1560-1613AD
during the first half of the 18th century, when the Nepalese
debased the coinage, and the fate of the Malla kings of Nepal was Jagajjotir Malla,
sealed when Prithvi Narayan Shah, King of the small state of
Gorkha, to the west of Kathmandu, was able to gain control of the NS733-757/1613-1637AD
trans-himalayan trade routes during the years after 1750.
Prithvi Narayan spent several years consolidating his posi- Naresha Malla,
tion in hill areas before he finally succeeded in conquering the
Kathmandu Valley in 1768, where he established the Shah NS757-764/1637-1644AD
dynasty, and moved his capital to Kathmandu.
After Prithvi Narayan's death a period of political instability Jagatprakash
ensued which lasted until the 1840's when the Rana family Malla,
Hadarat Fas reduced the monarch to a figurehead and established the post
NS764-793/1644-1673AD
KM# 28.1 DINAR of hereditary Prime Minister. A popular revolution in 1950 toppled
3.52 g., Gold, 23-24 mm. Obv: Central inscription in inner the Rana family and reconstituted power in the throne. In 1959
circles (the mint and the date in words as marginal legend) Rev: King Mahendra declared Nepal a constitutional monarchy, and Jitamitra Malla,
Central inscription in inner circles Note: Anonymous issues. in 1962 a new constitution set up a system of panchayat (village
Date Mintage VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 council) democracy. In 1990, following political unrest, the king's NS783-816/1663-1696AD
AH1087 — 200 240 425 600 — powers were reduced. The country then adopted a system of par-
AH1089 — 200 240 425 600 — liamentary democracy.
Bhupatindra Malla,
NS816-842/1696-1722AD
MONETARY SYSTEM
Tanka Series, c.1560-1639AD
The main Nepalese silver coinage began soon after 1560AD
with fine silver coins, struck to a tanka standard of about 10.6 g.
Although the first coins were purely Hindu in design, the later
issues of tankas were copied from Muslim prototypes, and
although Hindu elements were included in the design, the bulk of
the field was taken up by debased Arabic legends. This may have
been to make the coins acceptable amongst a population used
to a currency of Muslim tankas.
While some of the tankas were struck in the names of spe-
cific kings, most were anonymous, and it is not known which of
the kingdoms of the Nepal Valley was responsible for their issue.
However, with Kathmandu dominant at this period, (Shiva Simha NUMERICS
being king of both Kathmandu and Patan between at least 1609
Shri 3 Bhavani
and 1620AD) it may be assumed that most of them were struck
Half (around outer circle)
in Kathmandu.
During the early 17th century many of the tankas struck were
in very debased silver. This may have been due to the fact that
Ram Shah of Gorkha cut the Valley off from the Tibetan trade dur- One
ing part of this period.
Apart from the coin of Mahendra Malla, the tankas fall into Shri Shri Shri Gorakhanatha
two distinct groups, one may be called the 'Ala-ud-din type, which Two
has an inscription copied from the tankas of Ala-ud-din Khilji, the
Sultan of Delhi, 1295-1315AD, although the inscription reads
Four
KINGDOM OF BHATGAON
clock-wise around the coin, quite unlike the prototype. The sec-
ond main type may be called the Ghiyas-ud-din type, as it is cop-
ied from coins of the Bengal Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud Shah
III, 1526-1532AD, although the design is inverted. Five
KINGDOM
The minor denominations of this period present a problem,
as surviving specimens do not readily indicate what fraction they Jagajjotir Malla
represent of the tanka. There are many small pieces with weights Ten NS733-757 / 1613-1637AD
ranging from about 0.04 g to 0.14 g but varying very little, if at all,
in diameter. If different denominations were intended, they would TANKA COINAGE
have been impossible to distinguish in circulation, so they have Twenty
all been included in this listing under the general term “Dam”,
KM# 35 1/128 TANKA
0.08 g., Silver, 8 mm.
which should be a 1/128th part of a tanka, or about 0.08 g.
After 1639AD the tanka coins seem to have been withdrawn Twenty-five Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
from circulation, which probably accounts for their rarity. ND(1613-37) — — — 45.00 75.00 —
Mohar Series
In about 1640 the weight standard of the Nepalese coinage Fifty Jagatprakash Malla
was completely changed, and it is probable that all the old tanka NS764-793 / 1644-1673AD
coins were withdrawn from circulation.
Hundred
The new standard coin was the Mohar, weighing about 5.4
g, or rather more than half the old tanka. The Mohar was sub-
MOHAR COINAGE
divided in factors of 2, as follows: DENOMINATIONS KM# 40 1/16 MOHAR
2 Mohar (Rupee) = 10.80 g 0.33 g., Silver
1 Mohar = 5.40 g Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
1/2 Mohar = 2.70 g ND(1644-73) — 18.00 45.00 90.00 150 —
1/4 Mohar (Suki) = 1.35 g Paisa
1/8 Mohar = 0.67 g KM# 45 1/4 MOHAR
1/16 Mohar = 0.34 g 1.33 g., Silver
1/32 Mohar = 0.17 g Dam Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
1/128 Mohar (Dam) = 0.04-0.08 g NS775(1655) — 24.00 60.00 120 200 —
1/512 Mohar (Jawa) = 0.01 g KM# 46 1/4 MOHAR
The weights given above correspond to the average weight Mohar 1.33 g., Silver Note: In the name of Prime Minister, Chandra
of actual specimens, rather than the theoretical weight, which has
Sekhar Simha.
been said to be 86.4 grains, or 5.60 g.
The coinage was almost entirely of silver, with the tiny Jawa Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
Rupee NS782(1662) — 18.00 45.00 90.00 150 —
being easily the smallest coin in the world. Gold coins were struck
on only one or two occasions during the Madras period, from the
same dies as the silver coins, but these were probably only used
for ceremonial purposes. Gold after 1777AD was struck in Ashrapi
greater quantity.
Initially the coinage was of fine silver, in contrast to the tanka
coins, which were frequently debased. During the early 18th cen- Asarfi
tury, however, the coins became debased, but the fineness was
improved after 1753AD. The coinage was again debased in the
first half of the 19th century.
Many of the mohars circulated in Tibet as well as in Nepal,
and on a number of occasions coins were struck from bullion sup-
plied by the Tibetan authorities. The smaller denominations KM# 50 MOHAR
never circulated in Tibet, but some of the mohars were cut for use 5.34 g., Silver
as small change in Tibet. Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
In these listings only major changes in design have been NS765(1645) — 20.00 47.00 95.00 165 —
noted. There are numerous minor varieties of ornamentation or
spelling.
4 Dam = 1 Paisa Jaya Jitamitra Malla
2 Paisa = 1 Dyak, Adhani NS793-816 / 1673-1696AD
NUMERALS KM# 55 DAM
Nepal has used more variations of numerals on their coins 0.04 g., Silver Note: Uniface.
than any other nation. The most common are illustrated in the Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
numeral chart in the introduction. The chart below illustrates ND(1663-96) — — — 15.00 25.00 —
some variations encompassing the last four centuries.
KM# 60 1/16 MOHAR
0.33 g., Silver
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
ND(1663-96) — 18.00 45.00 90.00 150 —
Shri Shri Shri Surendra Vikrama Saha Deva (date) KM# 61 1/16 MOHAR
0.33 g., Silver Note: In the name of Prime Minister, Jagat
Chandra.
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
ND(1663-96) — 30.00 75.00 150 250 —
Lakshmi Narasimha
NS740-761 / 1620-1641AD
KM# 87 MOHAR
5.34 g., Silver Obv: Four characters in all three lines Note:
Varieties exist.
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
NS816(1696) — 10.00 25.00 50.00 80.00 —
KM# 71 MOHAR
5.34 g., Silver
KM# 148 1/4 TANKA
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 KINGDOM OF Silver Note: Weight varies: 1.90-2.30 grams.
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
NS783(1663) — 24.00 60.00 120 200 —
KATHMANDU ND(1620-40) — 60.00 120 200 300 —
MOHAR COINAGE
Bhupalendra Malla
NS807-820 / 1687-1700AD
KM# 200 1/4 MOHAR
1.33 g., Silver Obv: Trident at center Obv. Inscription: Shri 2
Hrdhi Laksmi Raje Rev: Pedestal at center
KM# 202 DAM Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
0.04 g., Silver Note: Uniface. NS808(1688) — 8.00 20.00 40.00 65.00 —
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
ND(1687-1700) — — — 15.00 25.00 —
KINGDOM OF PATAN KM# 156 TANKA
10.00 g., Silver Obv: Sword at center Obv. Inscription: Shri
Shri Siddhi” at center Rev: lion left at center Rev. Inscription:
KINGDOM Nara” above lion Note: Ghiyas-ud-din type.
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
NS759(1639) — 150 300 500 700 —
Harihara Simha
KM# 204 1/32 MOHAR ND720-729 / c.160-1609AD
0.16 g., Silver Note: Uniface. Srinivasa Malla
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 TANKA COINAGE NS781-805 / 1661-1685AD
ND(1687-1700) — 12.00 30.00 60.00 100 —
KM# 205 1/16 MOHAR MOHAR COINAGE
0.33 g., Silver Obv. Inscription: Shri Bhupalendra Note: KM# 302 DAM
Uniface. 0.04 g., Silver Obv. Inscription: Shri Nivasa Note: Uniface.
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 KM# 153 DAM Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
ND(1687-1700) — 5.00 12.00 24.00 40.00 — 0.08 g., Silver ND(1661-85) — — — 45.00 75.00 —
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
KM# 303 1/16 MOHAR
ND(1600-09) — — — 75.00 125 —
0.33 g., Silver Note: Uniface.
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
Siddhi Narasimha ND(1661-85) — — — — — —
NS740-781 / 1620-1661AD KM# 304 1/4 MOHAR
1.33 g., Silver
MOHAR COINAGE Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
KM# 295 DAM ND(1661-85) — 30.00 75.00 150 250 —
0.04 g., Silver Obv: Four characters Note: Uniface.
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
KM# 206 MOHAR ND(1620-61) — 9.00 22.50 45.00 75.00 —
5.34 g., Silver Obv: Trident at center Rev: Sword at center
KM# 296 DAM
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 0.04 g., Silver Obv: Three characters
NS808(1688) — 20.00 50.00 100 175 —
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
ND(1620-61) — 5.00 12.00 24.00 40.00 —
KM# 310 1/4 MOHAR
1.33 g., Silver Obv: Trident at center Rev: Sword in center of
6-pointed star Note: In the names of Srinivasa Malla and Queen
Mrigavati.
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
ND(1661-85) — 30.00 75.00 150 250 —
MONETARY SYSTEM
1 Penning = 1/2 Duit
KM# 337 MOHAR 1 Duit = 1/8 Stuiver
5.34 g., Silver Note: In the names of Yoga Narendra Malla and 1 Oord = 1/4 Stuiver
Queen Narendra Lakshmi. 1 Schelling = 6 Stuivers
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 1 Gulden = 20 Stuivers
NS805(1685) — 8.00 21.00 42.00 70.00 — 1 Florijn = 28 Stuivers
1 Daaler = 30 Stuivers
1 Lion Daaler = 1606: 38 Stuivers, rising to 1659: 42 Stuivers
BURMA
STANDARD COINAGE
KM# 4 MAT
3.45 g., Silver
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
ND (1781) — 35.00 65.00 125 225 —
DATING
Nepal Samvat Era (NS)
All coins of the Malla kings of Nepal are dated in the Nepal
Samvat era (NS). Year 1 NS began in 881, so to arrive at the AD Vishnu Malla, Mahamahesvari
date add 880 to the NS date. This era was exclusive to Nepal, NS849-865/1729-1745AD
except for one gold coin of Prana Narayan of Cooch Behar.
Saka Era (SE)
Up until 1888AD all coins of the Gorkha Dynasty were Lalita Tripura Sundari
dated in the Saka era (SE). To convert from Saka to AD take Rajya Prakash Malla,
Saka date and add 78 to arrive at the AD date. Coins dated with NS865-878/1745-1758AD
this era have SE before the date in the following listing.
Girvan Yuddha Vikrama
Vikrama Samvat Era (VS)
From 1888AD most copper coins were dated in the Vikram Queens of Girvan Yuddha Vikrama
Samvat (VS) era. To convert take VS date - 57 =AD date. Coins
Visvajit Malla,
with this era have VS before the year in the listing. With the
NS878-880/1758-1760AD
exception of a few gold coins struck in 1890 & 1892, silver and
gold coins only changed to the VS era in 1911AD, but now this Siddhi Lakshmi
era is used for all coins struck in Nepal. Goraksha Rajya Lakshmi
RULERS
KINGS OF KATHMANDU Jaya Prakash Malla, King of Kathmandu, MONETARY SYSTEM
NS880-881,883-884/1760-1761,1763-1764AD Mohar Series
In about 1640 the weight standard of the Nepalese
coinage was completely changed, and it is probable that all the
Bhaskara Malla, old tanka coins were withdrawn from circulation.
NS821-835/1701-1715AD The new standard coin was the Mohar, weighing about5.4
Ranajit Malla, King of Bhatgaon, g, or rather more than half the old tanka. The Mohar was
NS882-883/1762-1763AD subdivided in factors of 2, as follows:
2 Mohar (Rupee) = 10.80 g
1 Mohar = 5.40 g
1/2 Mohar = 2.70 g
Mahindra Simha,
1/4 Mohar (Suki) = 1.35 g
NS835-842/1715-1722AD Dala Mardana Saha, 1/8 Mohar = 0.67 g
NS884-885/1764-1765AD 1/16 Mohar = 0.34 g
1/32 Mohar = 0.17 g
1/128 Mohar (Dam) = 0.04-0.08 g
Jagajjaya Malla 1/512 Mohar (Jawa) = 0.01 g
NS842-855/1722-1735AD The weights given above correspond to the average
Tej Narasimha Malla, weight of actual specimens, rather than the theoretical weight,
NS885-888/1765-1768AD which has been said to be 86.4 grains, or 5.60 g.
KINGS OF BHATGAON The coinage was almost entirely of silver, with the tiny
Jawa being easily the smallest coin in the world. Gold coins
Jaya Prakash Malla, were struck on only one or two occasions during the Madra
NS855-866,870-888/1735-1746,1750-1768AD period, from the same dies as the silver coins, but these were
probably only used for ceremonial purposes. Gold after 1777AD
Bhupatindra Malla, was struck in greater quantity.
NS816-842/1696-1722AD Initially the coinage was of fine silver, in contrast to the
tanka coins, which were frequently debased. During the early
Jyoti Prakash Malla, 18th century, however, the coins became debased, but the
NS866-870/1746-c.1750AD fineness was improved after 1753AD. The coinage was again
debased in the first half of the 19th century.
KINGS OF PATAN
Many of the mohars circulated in Tibet as well as in Nepal,
Ranajit Malla,
and on a number of occasions coins were struck from bullion
NS842-889/1722-1769AD
supplied by the Tibetan authorities. The smaller denominations
SHAH DYNASTY never circulated in Tibet, but some of the mohars were cut for
Yoga Narendra Malla, use as small change in Tibet.
NS805-825/1685-1705AD In these listings only major changes in design have been
noted. There are numerous minor varieties of ornamentation or
Prithvi Narayan spelling.
In Gorkha: SE1664-1690/1742-1768AD Initially the copper paisa was not fixed in value relative
In Kathmandu: SE1690-1696/1768-1775AD to the silver coins, and generally fluctuated in value from1/32
Loka Prakash Malla, mohar in 1865AD to around 1/50 mohar afterc1880AD, and was
NS825-826/1705-1706AD Queen of Prithvi Narayan fixed at that value in 1903AD.
SE1696-1699/1775-1777AD 4 Dam = 1 Paisa
2 Paisa = 1 Dyak, Adhani
CUT COINS
Indra Malla (Purandara Malla), Narindra Lakshmi Relation between the Coins of Nepal and Tibet
NS826-829/1706-1709AD Nepal Sino-Tibetan Tibetan Coinage
Coinage
1 Mohar (8 petals) 1,5 Sho 1 Tangka 15 Skar
2/3 Mohar (5 petals) 1, 0 Sho 2/3 Tangka 10 Skar
Pratap Simha
½ Mohar (4 petals) 0, 75 Sho ½ Tangka 7-1/2 Skar
Vira Narasimha Malla, Queen of Pratap Simha 1/3 Mohar (3 petals) 0, 5 Sho 1/3 Tangka 5 Skar
NS829/1709AD SE1699-1720/1777-1799AD
NUMERALS
Nepal has used more variations of numerals on their coins
than any other nation. The most common are illustrated in the
Vira Mahindra Malla, Rajendra Lakshmi numeral chart in the introduction. The chart below illustrates
NS829-835/1709-1715AD some variations encompassing the last four centuries.
Rana Bahadur
Queens of Rana Bahadur
Riddhi Narasimha, SE1720-1738/1799-1816AD
NS835-837/1715-1717AD
Raja Rajesvari
Mahindra Simha, King of Kathmandu,
NS837-842/1717-1722AD
Amara Rajesvari
NUMERICS
Ranajit Malla
NS842-889 / 1722-1769AD
Half
One
KM# 90 DAM
Silver Note: Uniface, without sword. KM# 103 1/4 MOHAR
Two Silver
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
ND (1722) — 2.50 4.00 7.00 10.00 — Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
NS842 (1722) — 6.50 10.50 17.50 35.00 50.00
Four
DENOMINATIONS
Mohar
KM# 96 1/16 MOHAR
Silver
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
Rupee
ND (1722) — 20.00 35.00 70.00 100 —
Ashrapi
Riddhi Narasimha
NS835-837 / 1715-1717AD
KM# 361 DAM
0.05 g., Silver Note: Uniface. Legend reads SHRI VIRA. In the
name of Vira Narasimha Malla alone.
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
ND (1709) — 3.25 5.00 8.50 12.50 —
SILVER COINAGE
Prithvi Narayan
In Kathmandu; SE1690-1696 / 1768-1775AD
COPPER COINAGE
With Arabic inscription. The Nepalese copper coins within
the border of Nepal were struck in the Nepalese hills.
KM# 448 1/2 PAISA
KM# 432 MOHAR 5.00 g., Copper Note: Similar to 1 Paisa, KM#449.
5.50 g., Silver Note: Normal type of Gorteha mohar Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 KM# 453 1/2 MOHAR
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 ND (1742) — — 4.00 7.00 12.00 25.00 2.80 g., Silver
NS884 (1764) — 75.00 125 200 300 — Date Mintage VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 MS60
SE1693 — 50.00 75.00 125 200 —
PRESENTATION COINAGE
KM# 494 1/8 MOHAR
0.70 g., Silver
Date Mintage VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 MS60
ND(1777) — 6.00 10.00 14.00 22.00 —
KM# 502.3 MOHAR
5.60 g., Silver
Date Mintage VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 MS60
SE1699 — 40.00 50.00 60.00 75.00 —
BATAVIAN REPUBLIC
STANDARD COINAGE
KM# 5 DUIT
3.84 g., Copper, 22 mm. Obv: CEE/LAN/DIA/date Obv.
Legend: ZEELANDIA, ZEL Rev: Crowned shield of Zeeland
with LUCTOR ET EMERGO
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
The Kingdom of the Netherlands, a country of western 1795/4 — 6.00 12.00 20.00 45.00 100
Europe fronting on the North Sea and bordered by Belgium and 1795/2 — 6.00 12.00 20.00 45.00 100
Germany, has an area of 15,770 sq. mi. (41,500 sq. km.) and a 1795 — 6.00 12.00 25.00 60.00 140
population of 16.4 million. Capital: Amsterdam, but the seat of 1796/95 — 6.00 12.00 20.00 45.00 100
government is at The Hague. The economy is based on dairy 1796/66 — 6.00 12.00 25.00 60.00 140
farming and a variety of industrial activities. Chemicals, yarns 1796/3 — 6.00 12.00 20.00 45.00 100 KM# 10.4 RIJKSDAALDER (2-1/2 Gulden)
and fabrics, and meat products are exported. 1796 — 7.00 15.00 25.00 60.00 140 28.08 g., 0.868 Silver 0.7836 oz. ASW, 40 mm. Obv: Standing
After being a part of Charlemagne’s empire in the 8th and 1797/69 — 10.00 20.00 40.00 80.00 200 armored knight, crowned shield by legs Obv. Legend:
9th centuries, the Netherlands came under control of Burgundy 1797/3 — — — — — — MO:NO:ARG:PRO:CONFOE:BELG:TRAI Rev: Crowned
and the Austrian Hapsburgs, and finally was subjected to 1797/6 — 6.00 12.00 25.00 60.00 140 arms divides date Rev. Legend: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE
Spanish dominion in the 16th century. Led by William of Orange, 1797 — 6.00 12.00 25.00 60.00 140 CRESCUNT Edge: Reeded Note: Silver Ducat. 1795-1805
the Dutch revolted against Spain in 1568. The seven northern mintage total of 6,282,780
provinces formed the Union of Utrecht and declared their Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
independence in 1581,becoming the Republic of the United 1795 6,282,780 400 750 1,500 2,000 3,000
Netherlands. In the ollowing century, the Golden Age of Dutch 1796 Inc. above 40.00 70.00 120 200 300
history, the Netherlands became a great sea and colonial 1797 Inc. above 135 350 750 1,000 1,500
power, a patron of the arts and a refuge for the persecuted. The 1798 Inc. above 40.00 75.00 140 250 400
United Dutch Republic ended in 1795 when the French formed 1799 Inc. above 50.00 100 200 300 400
the Batavian Republic. Napoleon made his brother Louis, the 1800 Inc. above 40.00 70.00 120 200 300
King of Holland in 1806, however he abdicated in 1810 when 1800 small 8 Inc. above 40.00 70.00 120 200 300
Napoleon annexed Holland. The French were expelled in 1813, KM# 13 2 STUIVERS KM# 10.5 RIJKSDAALDER (2-1/2 Gulden)
and all the provinces of Holland and Belgium were merged 1.60 g., 0.558 Silver 0.0287 oz. ASW, 20 mm. Obv: Inscription, 28.08 g., 0.868 Silver 0.7836 oz. ASW, 40 mm. Obv: Standing
into the Kingdom of the United Netherlands under William I, in date Obv. Legend: • N • / TRA / IEC / TUM / 1797 Rev: armored knight, crowned shield by legs Obv. Legend: MO:NO:
1814. The Belgians withdrew in 1830 to form their own kingdom, Crowned arms divides 2 S Edge: Reeded ARG:PRO:CONFOE:BELG:WESTF, (WESTRI) Rev: Crowned
the last substantial change in the configuration of European shield divides date Rev. Legend: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE
Netherlands. German forces invaded in 1940 as the royal family Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
1796 2,110 70.00 150 250 400 500 CRESCUNT Edge: Reeded Note: Silver Ducat
fled to England where a government-in-exile was formed. A
German High Commissioner, Arthur Seyss-Inquart, was placed 1797 — 200 300 700 1,200 1,750 Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
in command until 1945 when the arrival of Allied military forces 1799 4,070 65.00 120 250 400 500 1795 — 300 700 1,450 2,200 3,000
ended the occupation. 1796 — 250 500 850 1,200 1,600
Half
Samrajya Lakshmi
One
SILVER COINAGE
Shri Shri Shri Surendra Vikrama Saha Deva (date)
GOLD COINAGE
KM# 509 1/4 MOHAR
1.40 g., Gold Note: In the name of Queen Raja Rajesvari. KM# 519 1/32 MOHAR
0.18 g., Silver Note: Uniface.
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
SE1723 — 45.00 55.00 70.00 90.00 — Date Mintage VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 MS60
SE1724 — 45.00 55.00 70.00 90.00 — ND(1799-1816) — 8.00 13.50 18.50 25.00 —
Shri 3 Bhavani
(around outer circle) KM# 520 1/16 MOHAR
KM# 511.1 1/4 MOHAR 0.35 g., Silver Note: Varieties exist.
1.40 g., Gold Note: In the name of Queen Suvarna Prabha. Date Mintage VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 MS60
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 ND(1799-1816) — 7.50 11.50 16.50 22.50 —
Shri Shri Shri Gorakhanatha SE1723 — 45.00 55.00 70.00 90.00 —
SHAH DYNASTY
KINGDOM KM# 521 1/8 MOHAR
0.70 g., Silver Obv: Shri above sword
Shah Dynasty
KM# 510 1/4 MOHAR Date Mintage VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 MS60
Rana Bahadur 1.40 g., Gold Note: In the name of Queen Amara Rajesvari.
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
ND(1799-1816) — 6.00 10.00 13.50 18.50 —
Rajendra Vikrama
SE1738-1769/ 1816-1847AD
SILVER COINAGE
KM# 548 1-1/2 MOHARS KM# 561.1 1/4 MOHAR
8.40 g., Gold Rev: Hexagon 1.40 g., Silver Note: In the name of Queen Rajya Lakshmi.
Date Mintage VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 Date Mintage VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 MS60
SE1736 — 400 450 550 700 — KM# 553 DAM SE1764 — 8.50 12.50 18.50 25.00 —
0.04 g., Silver Note: Uniface. SE1766 — 8.50 12.50 18.50 25.00 —
Date Mintage VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 SE1767 — 8.50 12.50 18.50 25.00 —
ND(1816-47) — 4.00 6.00 8.00 12.50 —
SILVER COINAGE
SILVER COINAGE
Utrecht Mint
1806-1810 Bee
1810-1813 Mast
KM# 672.2 1/2 MOHAR 1815-1816 Cloverleaf
2.80 g., Gold 1817 Child in swaddling clothes
1818-1840 Torch
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
Pn1 SE1810 (1888) — Paisa — 1839-1846 Fleur de lis
SE1817 — 210 240 270 325 — 1846-1874 Sword
1874 Sword in scabbard
1875-87 Broadaxe
1887 Broadaxe and star
1888-1909 Halberd
KM# 17 50 DOLLARS
7.78 g., 0.583 Gold 0.1458 oz. AGW Obv: National arms
Obv. Legend: BANK OF NAURU Rev: Queen Elizabeth
and Winston Churchill standing facing while inspecting bomb Queen of Mahendra Bir Bikram: Ratna Rajya Lakshmi
damage to palace in 1940 Rev. Legend: QUEEN ELIZABETH
THE QUEEN MOTHER
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
1998 — PF65 225 PF67 275 Birendra Bir Bikram
VS2028-2058 /1971-2001AD
MONETARY SYSTEM
Many of the mohars circulated in Tibet as well as in Nepal,
and on a number of occasions coins were struck from bullion
supplied by the Tibetan authorities. The smaller denominations
KM# 9 10 DOLLARS never circulated in Tibet, but some of the mohars were cut for
31.47 g., 0.925 Silver 0.9359 oz. ASW, 38.61 mm. Series: use as small change in Tibet.
Olympics Obv: National arms Rev: Weight lifter Edge: Reeded In these listings only major changes in design have been
The Kingdom of Nepal, the world’s only surviving Hindu noted. There are numerous minor varieties of ornamentation or
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 kingdom, is a landlocked country occupying the southern slopes spelling.
1995 Est. 30000 PF65 27.00 PF67 32.00 of the Himalayas. It has an area of 56,136 sq. mi. (140,800 sq. With a few exceptions, most all coins were struck at
km.) and a population of 27 million. Capital: Kathmandu. Nepal Kathmandu.
has deposits of coal, copper, iron and cobalt, but they are largely COPPER
unexploited. Agriculture is the principal economic activity. Rice, Initially the copper paisa was not fixed in value relative
timber and jute are exported, with tourism being the other major to the silver coins, and generally fluctuated in value from1/32
foreign exchange earner. mohar in 1865AD to around 1/50 mohar after 1880AD, and was
Apart from a brief Muslim invasion in the 14th century, fixed at that value in 1903AD.
Nepal was able to avoid the mainstream of Northern Indian 4 Dam = 1 Paisa
politics, due to its impregnable position in the mountains. It is 2 Paisa = 1 Dyak, Adhani
therefore a unique survivor of the medieval Hindu and Buddhist
culture of Northern India, which was largely destroyed by the COPPER and SILVER
successive waves of Muslim invasions. Decimal Series
Apart from agriculture, Nepal owed its prosperity to its 100 Paisa = 1 Rupee
position on one of the easiest trade routes between the great Although the value of the copper paisa was fixed at 100
monasteries of central Tibet, and India. Nepal made full use paisa to the rupee in 1903, it was not until 1932 that silver coins
of this, and a trading community was set up in Lhasa during were struck in the decimal system.
the 16th century, and Nepalese coins became the accepted GOLD COINAGE
currency medium in Tibet. Nepalese gold coinage, until recently, did not carry any
KM# 16 10 DOLLARS A popular revolution in 1950 toppled the Rana family denominations and was traded for silver, etc. at the local bullion
Silver, 39 mm. Obv: National arms Obv. Legend: BANK OF and reconstituted power in the throne. In 1959 King Mahendra exchange rate. The three basic weight standards used in the
NAURU Rev: Castle Mey in Scotland declared Nepal a constitutional monarchy, and in 1962 a new following listing are distinguished for convenience, although all
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 constitution set up a system of panchayat (village council) were known as Asarphi (gold coin) locally as follows:
1998 — PF65 30.00 PF67 35.00 democracy. In 1990, following political unrest, the king’s GOLD MOHAR
powers were reduced. The country then adopted a system of
KM# 48 10 DOLLARS parliamentary democracy.
5.60 g multiples and fractions
31.47 g., 0.925 Silver 0.9359 oz. ASW, 38.61 mm. Subject: TOLA
On June 2, 2001 tragedy struck the royal family when
Queen Mother, 98th Birthday 12.48 g multiples and fractions
Crown Prince Dipendra used an assault rifle to kill his father,
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 mother and other members of the royal family as the result of GOLD RUPEE or ASHRPHI/ASARFI
1998 — PF65 40.00 PF67 45.00 a dispute over his current lady friend. He died 48 hours later, 11.66 g multiples and fractions
as King, from self inflicted gunshot wounds. Gyanendra began (Reduced to 10.00 g in 1966)
his second reign as King (his first was a short time as a toddler, NOTE: In some instances the gold and silver issues were
1950-51). struck from the same dies.
DATING NUMERALS
Nepal has used more variations of numerals on their coins
Saka Era (SE) than any other nation. The most common are illustrated in the
Up until 1888AD all coins of the Gorkha Dynasty were numeral chart in the introduction. The chart below illustrates
dated in the Saka era (SE). To convert from Saka to AD take some variations encompassing the last four centuries.
Saka date and add 78 to arrive at the AD date. Coins dated with
this era have SE before the date in the following listing.
KM# 4 50 DOLLARS Bikram Samvat Era (VS)
8.05 g., 0.583 Gold 0.1509 oz. AGW Series: 1996 Olympics From 1888AD most copper coins were dated in the Bikram
Obv: National arms Rev: Javelin throwing Samvat (VS) era. To convert take VS date - 57 =AD date. Coins
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 with this era have VS before the year in the listing. With the
1994 3,000 PF65 240 PF67 290 exception of a few gold coins struck in 1890 & 1892, silver and
gold coins only changed to the VS era in 1911AD, but now this
era is used for all coins struck in Nepal.
RULERS
SHAH DYNASTY
KM# 10 50 DOLLARS
7.78 g., 0.5833 Gold 0.1458 oz. AGW Obv: National arms Rev: NUMERICS
Crowned emblem above steamship Queen of Prithvi Bir Bikram: Lakshmi Divyeswari
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
1994 — PF65 225 PF67 275 Half
Two
Gyanendra Bir Bikram
VS2007/1950-1951AD
Four
KM# 11 50 DOLLARS
7.78 g., 0.5833 Gold 0.1458 oz. AGW Subject: Endangered
Wildlife Obv: National arms Rev: Sea otter Mahendra Bir Bikram
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 VS2012-2028/1955-1971AD Five
1995 Est. 2000 PF65 245 PF67 295
Twenty
Shri Shri Shri Gorakhanatha
KM# 630 PAISA
Copper-Iron Alloy Obv: Legend within square Rev: Legend
Twenty-five
within circle Note: Magnetic and non-magnetic alloy.
SHAH DYNASTY Date
VS1959
Mintage
—
G4
—
VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
7.50 12.50 20.00 33.50
Fifty
KINGDOM
Shah Dynasty
Hundred
DENOMINATIONS
Prithvi Bir Bikram
VS1938-1968 / 1881-1911AD
COPPER COINAGE
With Arabic inscription. The Nepalese copper coins
Paisa within the border of Nepal were struck in the Nepalese hills. KM# 631 PAISA
Copper, 23 mm. Note: Also Tribhuvaua Bir Bikram struck a
Paisa VS1968, see KM#685.1.
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
Dam VS1964 — 5.50 9.00 15.00 22.50 —
VS1968 — 8.50 13.50 20.00 30.00 —
VS1968 — PF60 80.00 PF63 90.00
KM# 620.2 DAM
Copper Rev. Inscription: Sarkar
KM# 633 2 PAISA (Dak)
Mohar Copper-Iron Alloy Obv: Legend within square Rev: Legend
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 within circle Note: Magnetic and non-magnetic alloy. Similar to
VS(19)64 — 7.50 12.00 15.00 20.00 — KM#630.
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40
Rupee VS1959 — — 12.50 17.50 25.00 50.00
Ashrapi
KM# 621 DAM
Copper
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
Asarphi (Asarfi) VS(19)68 — 4.50 7.50 10.00 17.50 —
VS(19)68 — PF60 55.00 PF63 60.00
DIE VARIETIES
Although the same dies were usually used both for KM# 634 2 PAISA (Dak)
silver and gold minor denominations, the gold Mohar is easily Copper, 26.5 mm.
recognized being less ornate. The following illustrations are of
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
a silver Mohar, KM#602 and a gold Mohar KM#615 issued by
Surendra Bikram Saha Deva in the period SE1769-1803/1847- VS1964 — 8.50 13.50 20.00 30.00 —
1881AD. Note the similar reverse legend. The obverse usually VS1968 — 9.00 15.00 22.50 35.00 —
will start with the character for the word Shri either in single or VS1968 — PF60 100 PF63 115
multiples, the latter as Shri Shri Shri or Shri 3.
KM# 622 1/2 PAISA SILVER COINAGE
Copper, 19 mm.
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS(19)64 — 4.50 7.50 10.00 17.50 —
VS(19)68 — 4.50 7.50 10.00 17.50 —
VS(19)68 — PF60 55.00 PF63 60.00
KM# 628 PAISA
Copper Obv: Legend within sprays Rev: Legend within sprays
Note: Varieties in sprays exist. Coin and medal alignment KM# 643 1/4 MOHAR
varieties exist. Also struck between VS1343-1357/1943-57AD. 1.40 g., Silver Rev: Moon and dot for sun Note: Machine
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 struck. Also struck between SE1804-1817.
VS1959 — — 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00 Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS1960 — — 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00 SE1827 — 2.25 5.00 7.00 9.00 15.00
VS1961 — — 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00
VS1962 — — 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00
VS(19)62 — — — — — —
VS1963 — — 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00
VS1964 — — 1.00 1.50 3.00 5.00
VS(19)64 — — — — — —
Shri Shri Shri Surendra Bikram Saha Deva (date). KM# 644 1/4 MOHAR
1.40 g., Silver, 15.5 mm. Note: Machine struck.
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
SE1833 — 2.25 5.00 7.00 9.00 15.00
SE1833 — PF60 30.00 PF63 35.00
VS1968-2007 / 1911-1950AD
KM# 673.1 MOHAR COPPER COINAGE
5.60 g., Gold With Arabic inscription. The Nepalese copper coins
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 within the border of Nepal were struck in the Nepalese hills.
SE1823 — 300 350 450 550 750
SE1825 — 300 350 450 550 750
SE1826 — 300 350 450 550 750
SE1827 — 300 350 450 550 750
KM# 687.4 PAISA
KM# 673.2 MOHAR 3.75 g., Brass Obv: Fine style crossed khukris
5.60 g., Gold Edge: Milled
Date Mintage VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 MS60
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 VS1975 — 0.50 1.25 1.75 3.00 6.00
SE1828 — 300 350 450 550 750 VS1976 — 0.50 1.25 1.75 3.00 6.00
SE1829 — 300 350 450 550 750 KM# 684 1/2 PAISA
Copper Note: Struck only for presentation sets.
SE1831 — 300 350 450 550 750
SE1833 — 300 350 450 550 750 Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
SE1833 Proof — — — — — — VS1978 — — — — 50.00 75.00
VS1985 — — — — 50.00 75.00
KM# 687.3 PAISA Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
3.75 g., Copper, 21 mm. Obv: Outlined Khukris left over right VS1976 — 6.00 10.00 14.00 20.00 —
and right over left Note: Crude, hand struck. Varieties of the Note: Fine style
Khukris exist VS1977 — 1.25 2.25 3.50 6.00 —
Date Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 VS1977 — 3.00 5.00 8.50 12.50 —
VS1978 — 2.00 3.00 4.50 7.50 — Inverted date
VS1979 — 2.00 3.00 4.50 7.50 —
VS1980 — 4.00 5.00 7.50 12.50 —
VS1981 — 4.00 5.00 7.50 12.50 — KM# 681 1/2 MOHAR
VS1982 — 4.00 5.00 7.50 12.50 — 2.77 g., Silver Note: In the name of “Queen Lakshmi Divyeswari”
VS1983 — 4.00 5.00 7.50 12.50 — - Regent for Tribhuvana Bir Bikram.
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS1971 — — 6.00 9.00 13.00 16.00
GOLD COINAGE Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 circle Rev: Right wreath with round end
VS1978 — — 450 475 525 650 Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS1979 — — 450 475 525 650 VS1993 — 0.75 1.50 3.00 5.00 7.00
VS1980 — — 450 475 525 650 VS1994 456,000 0.75 1.50 3.00 5.00 7.00
VS1981 — — 450 475 525 650 VS1995 — 0.75 1.50 3.00 5.00 7.00
KM# 697 DAM VS1982 — — 450 475 525 650 VS1996 — 0.75 1.50 3.00 5.00 7.00
0.04 g., Gold Note: Uniface. VS1983 — — 450 475 525 650
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 VS1984 — — 450 475 525 650
ND (1911) — 40.50 55.00 100 140 — VS1985 — — 450 475 525 650
KM# 697a DAM VS1986 — — 450 475 525 650
0.04 g., Gold Note: Uniface, machine struck. VS1987 — — 450 475 525 650
VS1988 — — 450 475 525 650
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS1989 — — 450 475 525 650
ND (1911) — 40.50 55.00 100 140 —
VS1990 — — 450 475 525 650
KM# 698 1/32 MOHAR VS1991 — — 450 475 525 650
KM# 707a PAISA
0.18 g., Gold Note: Uniface. VS1998 — — 450 475 525 650 Brass, 20 mm. Obv: Footprints above crossed daggers within
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 VS1999 — — 450 475 525 650 circle Rev: Crescent moon and star Àank dagger at center
ND (1911) — 55.00 80.00 125 180 — VS2000 — — 450 475 525 650
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS2003 — — 450 475 525 650
KM# 699 1/16 MOHAR VS2001 — 0.30 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.50
0.35 g., Gold VS2003 — 0.30 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.50
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 VS2004 — 3.00 5.00 7.00 10.00 15.00
VS(19)77 — 70.00 125 165 205 — VS2005 — 0.30 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.50
VS2006 — 0.60 1.00 1.25 1.75 3.00
KM# 700 1/8 MOHAR
0.70 g., Gold
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS(19)76 — 110 165 205 275 —
KM# 701 1/2 MOHAR
2.80 g., Gold
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 KM# 727 ASHRAPHI (Tola)
VS1969 — — — — — — Gold Obv: Trident between moon and sun above crossed
KM# 717 1/2 MOHAR Khukris in center KM# 707 PAISA
1.97 g., Brass, 20 mm.
2.80 g., Gold Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS1992 — 475 475 550 700 800 Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS2005 — 0.75 1.25 1.75 2.50 4.00
VS1995 — — — — — — KM# 703.2 ASHRAPHI (Tola)
Gold
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS2005 — — 450 475 525 650
KM# 703.3 ASHRAPHI (Tola)
Gold Rev: 3 dots each side in center Rev. Legend: SRI
BHAVANI
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS2033 (1976) — — 450 475 500 625
KM# 728 DUITOLA ASARPHI
Gold Note: Similar to 1 Tola, KM#703. KM# 708 2 PAISA
KM# 702 MOHAR Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 Copper, 27 mm. Obv: Footprints above crossed daggers within
5.60 g., Gold VS2005 — 875 925 1,000 1,450 — circle Rev: Crescent moon and star Àank trident at center
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 Date Mintage VG8 F12 VF20 XF40 MS60
VS1969 — 295 325 325 350 550 DECIMAL COINAGE VS1992 — 3.00 5.00 8.50 13.50 —
VS1975 — 295 325 325 350 550 100 Paisa = 1 Rupee
VS1978 — 295 325 325 350 550
VS1979 — 295 325 325 350 550
VS1981 — 295 325 325 350 550
VS1983 — 295 325 325 350 550
VS1985 — 295 325 325 350 550
VS1986 — 295 325 325 350 550
VS1987 — 295 325 325 350 550
VS1989 — 295 325 325 350 550
KM# 704 1/4 PAISA
Copper, 14 mm. Obv: Footprints above crossed daggers within
VS1990 — 295 325 325 350 550
circle Rev: Crescent moon and star Àank center dagger Note:
VS1991 — 295 325 325 350 550
Struck only for presentation sets.
VS1998 — 295 325 325 350 550
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 KM# 709.1 2 PAISA
VS1999 — 295 325 325 350 550
VS2000 — — — — 35.00 40.00 Copper, 27 mm. Obv: Footprints above crossed daggers within
VS2000 — 295 325 325 350 550 circle Rev: Crescent moon and star Àank dagger at center
VS2003 — 295 325 325 350 550 VS2004 — — — — 35.00 40.00
Note: 2mm wide rim.
VS2005 — 295 325 325 350 550
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
KM# 683 MOHAR VS1992 — 1.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 7.00
5.60 g., Gold Note: In the name of “Queen Lakshmi Divyeswari” VS1993 473,000 1.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 7.00
- Regent for Tribhuvana Bir Bikram. VS1994 1,133,000 1.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 7.00
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 VS1995 — 1.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 7.00
VS1971 — — 300 325 350 450 VS1996 — 1.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 7.00
KM# 722 MOHAR KM# 705 1/2 PAISA VS1997 — 1.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 7.00
5.60 g., Gold Copper, 16 mm. Obv: Footprints above crossed daggers within
circle Rev: Crescent moon and star Àank dagger at center
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 Note: Struck only for presentation sets.
VS1993 376,000 — — — — —
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS1994 283,000 — — — — —
VS2004 — — — — 35.00 40.00
KM# 706.1 PAISA
Copper, 23 mm. Obv: Footprints above crossed daggers within
circle Rev: Right wreath with sharp end Note: Prev. KM#706.
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS1990 — 0.75 1.50 3.00 5.00 7.00
VS1991 — 0.75 1.50 3.00 5.00 7.00 KM# 709.2 2 PAISA
VS1992 — 0.75 1.50 3.00 5.00 7.00 Copper, 25 mm. Obv: Footprints above crossed daggers within
circle Rev: Crescent moon and star Àank dagger at center
Note: Rim is 1mm wide or less.
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
KM# 703.1 ASHRAPHI (Tola) VS1992 — 0.60 1.00 1.75 3.00 5.00
Gold Rev: Moon and sun in center Rev. Legend: SRI 3 VS1993 — 0.60 1.00 1.75 3.00 5.00
BHAVANI VS1994 — 0.50 0.75 1.50 2.50 4.00
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 VS1995 — 2.00 3.50 5.00 7.50 10.00
VS1969 — — 450 475 525 650 VS1996 — 0.30 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.50
VS1974 — — 450 475 525 650 VS1997 — 0.50 0.75 1.50 2.50 4.00
VS1975 — — 450 475 525 650 VS1998 — 0.50 0.75 1.50 2.50 4.00
VS1976 — — 450 475 525 650 KM# 706.2 PAISA VS1999 — 0.50 0.75 1.50 2.50 4.00
VS1977 — — 450 475 525 650 Copper, 23 mm. Obv: Footprints above crossed daggers within
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 KM# 721 50 PAISA
VS1994 — 3.75 6.50 10.00 15.00 20.00 5.54 g., 0.333 Silver 0.0593 oz. ASW Obv: Without dots around
VS1995 — 1.75 3.50 4.50 6.00 8.50 trident Rev: Dagger Àanked by garlands from above
VS1996 — 1.75 3.50 4.50 6.00 8.50 Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS1997 — 1.75 3.50 4.50 6.00 8.50 VS2006 — 2.25 3.00 4.00 6.00 9.00
VS1998 — 1.75 3.50 4.50 6.00 8.50 VS2007 — 2.25 3.00 4.00 6.00 9.00
VS1999 — 1.75 3.50 4.50 6.00 8.50 VS2009/7 — 2.25 3.00 4.00 6.00 9.00
VS2000 — 1.75 3.50 4.50 6.00 8.50 VS2009 — 2.25 3.00 4.00 6.00 9.00
VS2001 — 1.75 3.50 4.50 6.00 8.50 VS2010 — 2.25 3.00 4.00 6.00 9.00
KM# 710 2 PAISA VS2003 — 1.75 3.50 4.50 6.00 8.50
Copper, 23 mm. Obv: Footprints above crossed daggers within VS2004 — 1.75 3.50 4.50 6.00 8.50
circle Rev: Crescent moon and star Àank dagger at center KM# 715 20 PAISA
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 2.22 g., 0.333 Silver 0.0237 oz. ASW
VS1999 — 0.30 0.50 1.00 2.00 3.00 Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS2000 — 0.30 0.50 1.00 2.00 3.00 VS1989 — 2.25 4.00 6.00 8.50 12.50
VS2003 — 0.30 0.50 1.00 2.00 3.00 Note: The date VS1989 is given in different style char- KM# 713 1/16 RUPEE
VS2005 — 3.00 5.00 7.00 10.00 12.00 acters. Refer to 50 Paisa KM#719 and 1 Rupee, Silver Obv: Inscription Rev: Inscription
KM#724 for style Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS(19)96 — 12.50 20.00 32.50 50.00 70.00
KM# 716 20 PAISA
2.22 g., 0.333 Silver 0.0237 oz. ASW
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS2006 — 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.25 4.00
VS2007 — — — — — —
VS2009 — 1.25 1.50 2.00 3.00 5.00
VS2010 — 1.25 1.50 2.00 3.00 5.00
5-pointed star Rev: Sun rising back of hills, grain sprigs Àank KM# 750.2 2 PAISA
Note: Unequal denticles at rim. Brass Subject: Mahendra coronation Obv: Crown Rev:
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 Numeral at center Note: Wide rim.
VS2011 — 0.75 1.25 2.25 4.50 7.00 Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS2013 — 0.30 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.50
ASARFI GOLD COINAGE
Fractional designations are approximate for this series.
Actual Gold Weight (AGW) is used to identify each type.
(Asarphi)
KM# 744 ASARPHI KM# 757 5 PAISA
11.66 g., Gold Obv: Head of Tribhuvan Bir Bikram right on 3.85 g., Bronze, 22.5 mm. Obv: Trident at center Rev:
5-pointed star Numerals with shading
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS2010 — — 600 625 650 700 KM# 751 2 PAISA VS2014 — 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.75 1.25
Note: KM#744 normally found as a restrike ca. 1968 2.16 g., Brass, 19.1 mm. Obv: Crescent moon and sun Àank VS2015 — 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.75 1.25
trident Rev: Numerals with shading VS2016 — 0.10 0.30 0.50 1.00 1.50
Mahendra Bir Bikram Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 VS2017 — 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.75 1.25
VS2012-2028 / 1955-1971AD VS2014 — 0.10 0.15 0.25 0.40 0.50 VS2018 — 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.75 1.25
VS2015 — 0.10 0.15 0.25 0.40 0.50 VS2019 — 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.75 1.25
DECIMAL COINAGE VS2016 — 0.10 0.15 0.25 0.40 0.50 VS2020 — 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.75 1.25
VS2018 — 0.10 0.15 0.25 0.40 0.50
100 Paisa = 1 Rupee
VS2019 — 0.10 0.15 0.25 0.40 0.50
VS2020 — 0.10 0.15 0.25 0.40 0.50
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS2029 3,943 PF63 1.50 VS2030 5,670,000 — 0.15 0.25 0.40 0.50
VS2030 12,320,000 — 0.10 0.20 0.75 1.25 VS2030 8,891 PF63 0.70
VS2030 8,891 PF63 1.50 VS2031 11,000 PF63 0.70
VS2031 15,730,000 — 0.10 0.20 0.75 1.25
VS2031 11,000 PF63 1.50
VS2032 19,747,000 — 0.10 0.20 0.75 1.25
VS2033 29,619,000 — 0.10 0.20 0.75 1.25
VS2034 27,222,000 — 0.10 0.20 0.75 1.25
VS2035 27,613,000 — 0.10 0.20 0.75 1.25 KM# 1014.2 10 PAISA
VS2036 — — 0.10 0.20 0.75 1.25 1.30 g., Aluminum, 21.5 mm. Obv: Crown Rev: Small ears of
VS2037 13,235,000 — 0.10 0.20 0.75 1.25 grain
VS2038 15,137,000 — 0.10 0.20 0.75 1.25 Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS2039 8,971,000 — 0.10 0.20 0.75 1.25 VS2041 — — — 0.10 0.30 0.40
KM# 808 10 PAISA VS2042 Inc. above — — 0.10 0.30 0.40
Aluminum Subject: Birendra Coronation Obv: Crown Rev:
VS2043 10,000 — — 0.10 0.30 0.40
Dagger Àanked by garlands from above
VS2044 30,172,000 — — 0.10 0.30 0.40
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 VS2045 4,140,000 — — 0.10 0.30 0.40
VS2031 192,000 — 0.10 0.20 0.35 0.45 VS2046 — — — 0.10 0.30 0.40
KM# 808a 10 PAISA VS2047 — — — 0.10 0.30 0.40
Copper-Nickel Subject: Birendra Coronation Obv: Crown Rev: VS2048 — — — 0.10 0.30 0.40
Dagger Àanked by garlands from above VS2049 — — — 0.10 0.30 0.40
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 VS2050 — — — 0.10 0.20 0.30
KM# 803 5 PAISA VS2031 1,000 PF63 3.50
1.23 g., Aluminum, 21 mm. Series: F.A.O. Obv: Value Rev:
Irrigation dam
Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
VS2031 4,584,000 — 0.10 0.15 0.25 0.35
Anniversary of Panchayat Obv: Thin 25 Rev: Small rosette KM# 842 50 RUPEE
Note: Varieties exist with hollow or solid hand-like symbol below 25.00 g., 0.500 Silver 0.4019 oz. ASW Subject: Education for
on obverse. Village Women Obv: Traditional design Rev: Open book
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2042 9,962,000 — — — 8.00 10.00 VS2036 15,000 — — — 14.00 17.00
KM# 1048.2 25 RUPEE KM# 842a 50 RUPEE
12.00 g., 0.250 Silver 0.0965 oz. ASW Subject: 25th 25.00 g., 0.925 Silver 0.7435 oz. ASW Obv: Traditional design
Anniversary of Panchayat Obv: Thick 25 Rev: Large rosette Rev: Open book
Note: Varieties exist with hollow or solid hand-like symbol below Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
on obverse. VS2036 1,000 PF63 55.00 PF65 65.00
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2042 (1985) Inc. above — — — 8.00 10.00 KM# A651 50 RUPEE
15.00 g., 0.400 Silver 0.1929 oz. ASW Series: International
Year of the Child Note: Similar to 100 Rupee, KM#851.
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2038 — — — — — —
KM# 1127 50 RUPEE
Brass, 38.7 mm. Subject: Buddha Obv: Traditional square
design Rev: Buddha and four ¿gures Edge: Reeded
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2057 30,000 — — 6.00 10.00 12.50
KM# 1134.2 250 RUPEE KM# 1065 300 RUPEE KM# 1166 500 RUPEE
17.70 g., 0.500 Silver 0.2845 oz. ASW, 36 mm. Subject: Nepal 18.32 g., 0.925 Silver 0.5447 oz. ASW Subject: Parliament 31.10 g., 0.999 Silver 0.9989 oz. ASW, 38.7 mm. Obv:
Disabled Association Obv: Traditional square design Rev: Session Obv: Traditional design Rev: Outlined ¿gures Traditional design Rev: Ceremonial vase
Human ¿gures Logo and value Edge: Reeded Note: Small symbolizing members of parliament Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
¿gures, small inscriptions Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 VS2046(1989) 5,000 — — — 40.00 45.00
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 VS2048 — — — 12.00 22.00 30.00
VS2052(1995) — — — 12.00 22.00 30.00
KM# 1134.3 250 RUPEE
17.70 g., 0.500 Silver 0.2845 oz. ASW, 36 mm. Subject: Nepal
Disabled Association Obv: Traditional square design with small
inscriptions Rev: Human ¿gures logo and value Edge: Reeded
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2052(1995) — — — 12.00 22.00 30.00
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 Obv: Traditional square design Rev: Buddha with halo Edge:
VS2051 — — — — — 375 Reeded
VS2052 — — — — — 375 Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2053 — — — — — 375 VS2057 30,000 — — — — 75.00
VS2054 — — — — — 375
KM# 1033 1/20-OZ. ASARFI
VS2056 — — — — — 375 5.83 g., 0.960 Gold 0.1799 oz. AGW Subject: Crown Prince,
KM# 1060 5.0G ASARPHI Sacred Thread Ceremony Obv: Traditional design
5.00 g., 0.999 Gold 0.1606 oz. AGW Subject: The New Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
Constitution Obv: Traditional design Rev: Flags above open VS2044 2,774 — — — — 325
book Note: Similar to 10 Asarphi, KM#1054.
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 KM# 1079 1/20-OZ. ASARFI
VS2047 — — — — — 300 1.55 g., 0.999 Gold 0.0499 oz. AGW Obv: Traditional design
KM# 1006 10.0G ASARPHI Rev: Buddha Note: Similar to 1-oz. Asar¿, KM#1082.
KM# 1144 5.0G ASARPHI 10.00 g., 0.500 Gold 0.1608 oz. AGW Subject: 30th Anniversary Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
5.00 g., 0.999 Gold 0.1606 oz. AGW Subject: New Parliament Ascent of Mt. Everest Obv: Trident within small circle at center VS2052 15,000 — — — — 85.00
Session Rev: Mount Everest
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 KM# 1096 1/20-OZ. ASARFI
VS2048 — — — — — 300 VS2040 350 PF65 325 PF67 400 1.55 g., 0.999 Gold 0.0499 oz. AGW Subject: Buddha’s
Birth Obv: Traditional design Rev: Standing ¿gure at center,
KM# 1022a 10.0G ASARPHI cameo at right, small ¿gure at left Note: Similar to 1500 Rupee,
10.00 g., 0.999 Gold 0.3212 oz. AGW KM#1095.
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2042 — — — — — 575 VS2054 15,000 — — — — 85.00
VS2046 — — — — — 575
VS2048 — — — — — 575 KM# 1107 1/20-OZ. ASARFI
1.56 g., 0.999 Gold 0.050 oz. AGW Series: Nepal Wildlife Obv:
VS2049 — — — — — 575
Traditional design Rev: Multicolor leopard Note: Similar to
VS2050 — — — — — 575
2000 Rupees, KM#1104.
VS2052 — — — — — 575
VS2054 — — — — — 575 Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2056 — — — — — 575 VS2054 15,000 PF65 95.00
KM# 827 10.0G ASARPHI KM# 1108 1/20-OZ. ASARFI
10.00 g., 0.999 Gold 0.3212 oz. AGW Obv: Traditional design 1.56 g., 0.999 Gold 0.050 oz. AGW Series: Nepal Wildlife Obv:
Rev: Dagger Àanked by garlands from above Traditional design Rev: Multicolor tiger Note: Similar to 100
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 Rupees, KM#1102.
VS2028 Est. 4 — — — — — Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2030 50 — — — — 575 VS2054 15,000 PF65 95.00
VS2031 — — — — — 575
VS2033 — — — — — 575 KM# 1050 1/10-OZ. ASARFI
VS2035 — — — — — 575 2.50 g., 0.900 Gold 0.0723 oz. AGW
VS2036 52 — — — — 575 Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2037 30 — — — — 575 VS2039 11 — — — — 200
Note: Reports indicate a mintage of 44 pieces struck in
KM# 1037 1/10-OZ. ASARFI
.960 gold in 1980 3.11 g., 0.999 Gold 0.0999 oz. AGW Obv: Traditional design
VS2038 — — — — — 575 KM# 1034 10.0G ASARPHI Rev: Snow leopard Note: Similar to 1-oz. Asarphi, KM#1040.
10.00 g., Gold Subject: Crown Prince, Sacred Thread
Ceremony Obv: Traditional design Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2045 2,000 PF65 185
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2045 Est. 10000 — — — — 175
VS2044 1,962 — — — — 575
KM# 1080 1/10-OZ. ASARFI
3.11 g., 0.999 Gold 0.0999 oz. AGW Obv: Traditional design
Rev: Buddha Note: Similar to 1-oz. Asarphi, KM#1082.
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2052 15,000 — — — — 175
KM# 1097 1/10-OZ. ASARFI
3.11 g., 0.999 Gold 0.0999 oz. AGW Subject: Buddha’s Birth
KM# 829a 10.0G ASARPHI Obv: Traditional design Rev: Standing ¿gure at center, cameo
10.00 g., 0.999 Gold 0.3212 oz. AGW Subject: Birendra at right, small ¿gure at left Note: Similar to 1500 Rupee,
Coronation Obv: Crown Rev: Dagger Àanked by garlands from KM#1095.
above Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 VS2054 15,000 — — — — 175
VS2031 Est. 500 PF65 475 PF67 575 KM# 1054 10.0G ASARPHI KM# 1109 1/10-OZ. ASARFI
10.00 g., 0.999 Gold 0.3212 oz. AGW Subject: The New
KM# 829b 10.0G ASARPHI 3.11 g., 0.999 Gold 0.0999 oz. AGW Series: Nepal Wildlife
Constitution Obv: Traditional design Rev: Flags above open
10.00 g., 0.500 White Gold 0.1608 oz. Obv: Traditional design Rev: Multicolor leopard Note: Similar
book
to 2000 Rupees, KM#1104.
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2031 Est. 250 PF65 375 PF67 475 Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2047 — — — — — 575
Note: Sometimes referred to as 1000 Rupees VS2054 10,000 PF65 175
KM# 1145 10.0G ASARPHI KM# 1123 1/10-OZ. ASARFI
10.00 g., 0.999 Gold 0.3212 oz. AGW Subject: 50th Anniversary
3.11 g., 0.9999 Gold 0.100 oz. AGW Obv: Traditional square in
International Monetary Fund
circle design Rev: Buddha’s portrait and Ashoka pillar Note:
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 Lord Buddha; Similar to Asar¿ KM#1124.
VS2051 — — — — — 575
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
KM# 1146 10.0G ASARPHI VS2055 15,000 PF65 175
10.00 g., 0.999 Gold 0.3212 oz. AGW Subject: 50th Anniversary
World Bank
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2051 — — — — — 575
KM# 1147 10.0G ASARPHI
KM# 852 10.0G ASARPHI 10.00 g., 0.999 Gold 0.3212 oz. AGW Subject: Queen
11.66 g., 0.900 Gold 0.3374 oz. AGW Series: International
Aishwariya Golden Anniversary
Year of the Child Obv: Crowned bust right Rev: Child reading,
emblems Àank Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 KM# 1131 1/10-OZ. ASARFI
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 VS2056 — — — — — 575 3.11 g., 0.999 Gold 0.0999 oz. AGW, 18 mm. Subject: Buddha
VS2038 4,055 PF65 475 PF67 550 KM# 1122 1/25-OZ. ASARFI Obv: Traditional square design Rev: Buddha with halo Edge:
Note: Struck in 1981 1.24 g., 0.9999 Gold 0.040 oz. AGW Obv: Traditional square Reeded
in circle design Rev: Buddha’s portrait and Ashoka pillar Note: Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
Lord Buddha; Similar to Asar¿ KM#1124. VS2057 30,000 — — — — 180
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2055 30,000 PF65 75.00
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 KM# 1112 1/4-OZ. ASARFI
VS2028 4 — — — — — 7.78 g., 0.999 Gold 0.2498 oz. AGW Series: Nepal Wildlife
VS2030 — — — — — 170 Obv: Traditional design Rev: Multicolor rhinoceros Note:
VS2031 — — — — — 170 Similar to 100 Rupees, KM#1103.
VS2036 — — — — — 170 Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2037 48 — — — — 170 VS2054 2,000 PF65 475
KM# 1113 1/4-OZ. ASARFI
7.78 g., 0.999 Gold 0.2498 oz. AGW Series: Nepal Wildlife
Obv: Traditional design Rev: Multicolor leopard Note: Similar
to 100 Rupees, KM#1104.
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2054 2,000 PF65 475 KM# 1027 1-OZ. ASARFI
11.66 g., 0.900 Gold 0.3374 oz. AGW Series: Wildlife Protection
Obv: Traditional design Rev: Ganges River Dolphins
KM# 816a 1/4-OZ. ASARFI Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
7.77 g., 0.999 Gold 0.2496 oz. AGW Subject: Birendra VS2043 5,000 PF65 600 PF67 700
Coronation Obv: Crown Rev: Dagger Àanked by garlands from
above
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2031 500 — — — — 475
KM# 1038 1/4-OZ. ASARFI
7.77 g., 0.999 Gold 0.2496 oz. AGW Obv: Traditional design
Rev: Snow leopard Note: Similar to 1-oz. Asarphi, KM#1040,
Bullion Series. KM# 1008 1/2-OZ. ASARFI
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 15.98 g., 0.900 Gold 0.4624 oz. AGW Subject: 10th Anniversary
VS2045 8,000 — — — — 450 of Reign Rev: Dagger Àanked by garlands from above
VS2045 — PF65 475 Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2038 27 — — — — 875
VS2038 5,092 PF65 825
KM# 1040 1-OZ. ASARFI
31.10 g., 0.9999 Gold 0.9998 oz. AGW Obv: Traditional design
Rev: Snow leopard
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2045 Est. 10000 — — — — 1,650
VS2045 2,000 PF63 1,600 PF65 1,750
PATTERNS KINGDOM
Including off metal strikes
DECIMAL COINAGE
KM# Date Mintage Identification Mkt Val
Pn3 VS1975 (1918) — 5 Paisa. Copper. KM#690.1. —
KM# 109.2 1/2 CENT
1.25 g., Bronze, 14 mm. Ruler: Wilhelmina I Obv: Crowned
PIEDFORT rampant lion left on ¿eld of 17 small shields all within
beaded circle, date below Obv. Legend: KONINGRIJK DER
KM# Date Mintage Identification Mkt Val NEDERLANDEN Rev: Crowned rampant lion left on ¿eld of 17
P1 VS2038 (1981) 88 100 Rupee. Silver. KM#851. 900 small shields all within beaded circle, date below Edge: Reeded
P2 VS2039 (1982) 48 Asarphi. 2,250 Note: Privy mark: Halberd
MINT SETS Date
1901
Mintage
6,000,000
F12
4.00
VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
7.00 12.00 30.00 45.00
KM# Date Mintage Identification Issue Mkt Val
Price
MS1 1932 (0) — Set makeup requires — — The Kingdom of the Netherlands, a country of western
con¿rmation Europe fronting on the North Sea and bordered by Belgium and
MS2 1949 (1) — KM#716, 718, 723 — 8.00 Germany, has an area of 15,770 sq. mi. (41,500 sq. km.) and a
(restrikes) population of 16.4 million. Capital: Amsterdam, but the seat of
MS3 1953 (8) — KM#733, 735-740, — 160 government is at The Hague. The economy is based on dairy
742 farming and a variety of industrial activities. Chemicals, yarns KM# 133 1/2 CENT
MSA4 1953 (7) — KM#745.1, 750.1, — 14.00 and fabrics, and meat products are exported. 1.25 g., Bronze, 14 mm. Ruler: Wilhelmina I Obv: Crowned
756.3, 761, 770, 776, After being a part of Charlemagne’s empire in the 8th and arms with 15 small shields within beaded circle Obv. Legend:
790 Coronation 9th centuries, the Netherlands came under control of Burgundy KONINGRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN Rev: Value within wreath
MS4 1955 (3) — KM#712 (2000); 733; 0.85 7.00 and the Austrian Hapsburgs, and finally was subjected to Edge: Reeded
749 (2012) Spanish dominion in the 16th century. Led by William of Orange, Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
MS5 1956 (7) — KM#745.1, 750.1, — 75.00 the Dutch revolted against Spain in 1568. The seven northern 1903 10,000,000 1.00 2.00 4.00 15.00 30.00
756.2, 761, 770, 776, provinces formed the Union of Utrecht and declared their 1906 10,000,000 1.00 2.00 4.00 15.00 30.00
790 independence in 1581, becoming the Republic of the United
MS6 1956 (7) — KM#745.1, 750.1, — 15.00 Netherlands. In the following century, the Golden Age of Dutch
756.3, 761, 770, 776, history, the Netherlands became a great sea and colonial
790 (restrikes) power, a patron of the arts and a refuge for the persecuted. The
MS7 1957 (4) — KM#740 (2011), 742, 2.00 95.00 United Dutch Republic ended in 1795 when the French formed
738 (2010), 769 (2014) the Batavian Republic. Napoleon made his brother Louis, the
MS8 1957 (2) — KM#709.1 (1996), 755 0.85 30.00 King of Holland in 1806, however he abdicated in 1810 when
(2014), 760 (2011); 2 Napoleon annexed Holland. The French were expelled in 1813, KM# 138 1/2 CENT
pieces each and all the provinces of Holland and Belgium were merged 1.25 g., Bronze, 14 mm. Ruler: Wilhelmina I Obv: Crowned
MS9 1964 (7) — KM#747, 752, 758, — 12.00 into the Kingdom of the United Netherlands under William I, in arms with 15 large shields within beaded circle, date and legend
763, 772, 778, 785 1814. The Belgians withdrew in 1830 to form their own kingdom, Rev: Value within wreath Edge: Reeded
MS10 1964 (7) — KM#747, 752, 758a, — 50.00 the last substantial change in the configuration of European Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
764, 772, 778, 785 Netherlands. German forces invaded in 1940 as the royal family 1909 5,000,000 1.00 2.00 3.00 12.00 25.00
MS11 1965 (7) — KM#747, 752 (2022), 2.75 12.50 fled to England where a government-in-exile was formed. 1911 5,000,000 1.00 2.00 3.00 12.00 25.00
758, 763, 772, 778, 786 1912 5,000,000 1.00 2.00 3.00 12.00 25.00
WORLD WAR II COINAGE 1914 5,000,000 1.00 2.00 3.00 12.00 25.00
(2021)
U.S. mints in the name of the government in exile and its
MS12 1966 (7) — KM#748, 753, 759, — 8.00 1915 2,500,000 5.00 10.00 15.00 35.00 70.00
remaining Curacao and Suriname Colonies during the years
765, 772, 779, 787 1916 4,000,000 2.00 4.00 7.00 15.00 30.00
1941-45 minted coinage of the Netherlands Homeland Types
MS13 1967 (3) — KM#748, 753, 759, — 7.00 1917 5,000,000 1.00 2.00 4.00 12.00 25.00
-KM #152, 153, 163, 164, 161.1 and 161.2 -. The Curacao and
765, 772, 779, 787 1921 1,500,000 5.00 10.00 15.00 30.00 60.00
Suriname strikes, distinguished by the presence of a palm tree
MS14 1971 (7) — KM#799, 801, 802, — 8.00 1922/1 Inc. above 200 400 600 800 1,300
in combination with a mint mark (P-Philadelphia; D-Denver;
806, 815, 821, 828.1 1922 2,500,000 5.00 10.00 15.00 25.00 45.00
S-San Francisco) flanking the date, are incorporated under
MS15 1974 (7) — KM#800, 804, 808, — 25.00 those titles in this volume. Pieces of this period struck in the 1928 4,000,000 1.00 2.00 3.00 8.00 15.00
816.1, 822.1, 829.1, 838 name of the homeland bear an acorn and mint mark and are 1930 6,000,000 1.00 1.50 2.50 6.00 10.00
MS16 1974 (2) — KM#829.1, 841 32.50 40.00 incorporated in the following tabulation. 1934 5,000,000 0.75 1.75 2.50 5.00 8.00
MS17 1975 (5) — KM#808, 816.1, — 25.00 NOTE: Excepting the World War II issues struck at U.S. 1936 5,000,000 0.75 1.75 2.50 5.00 8.00
822.1, 829.1, 838 mints, all of the modern coins were struck at the Utrecht Mint 1937 1,600,000 1.00 2.50 4.00 8.00 15.00
MS18 1975 (3) — KM#809, 831, 836 — 12.50 (or at the annex in the Birmingham Mint 1980-2000) and bear 1938 8,400,000 0.75 1.50 2.00 3.00 5.00
MSA19 1996, 1995, — KM#709.2 (1996); 711 — 8.00 the caduceus mint mark of that facility. They also bear the 1940 6,000,000 0.75 1.50 2.00 3.00 5.00
2011 (3) (1995); 737 (2011) mintmasters’ marks.
MS19 1997 (3) — KM#1096-1098 — 600
RULERS
PROOF SETS Wilhelmina I, 1890-1948
KM# Date Mintage Identification Issue Mkt Val Juliana, 1948-1980
Price Beatrix, 1980-2013
PS1 1911 (9) — KM621, 622, 631, 634, — 1,150 MINT MARKS
644, 649, 651.2, 656, 658, D - Denver, 1943-1945
Copper, Silver
PS2 1911 (6) — KM668, 671.2, 672.5, — —
P - Philadelphia, 1941-1945 KM# 130 CENT
S - San Francisco, 1944-1945 2.50 g., Bronze, 19 mm. Ruler: Wilhelmina I Obv: Crowned
673.2, 675.1, 680, Gold
arms with 15 large shields within beaded circle Obv. Legend:
PS3 1970 (7) 2,187 KM#748, 753, 759, 765, 10.00 25.00 MINT PRIVY MARKS
KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN Rev: Value within wreath
773, 780, 788 Utrecht
Edge: Reeded
PS4 1971 (7) 2,380 KM#748, 753, 759, 765, 10.00 25.00 Date Privy Mark
773, 780, 788 Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
1806-present Caduceus
PS5 1972 (7) 3,943 KM#799, 801, 802, 807, 10.00 9.00 1901 10,000,000 1.00 2.50 5.00 20.00 50.00
MINTMASTERS’ PRIVY MARKS
815, 821, 828
U. S. Mints
PS6 1973 (7) 8,891 KM#799, 801, 802, 807, 10.00 7.50
815, 821, 828.1 Date Privy Mark
PS7 1974 (7) 10,543 KM#799, 801, 802, 807, 10.00 7.00 1941-45 Palm tree
815, 821, 828.1
Utrecht Mint
PS8 1974 (2) 30,000 KM#839a, 841a 50.00 60.00
PS9 1981 (7) 1,000 KM#800a, 804a, 808a, 62.00 62.50 Date Privy Mark
816.2, 822.2, 829.2, 838a 1888-1909 Halberd
Coins dated 2031 (1974) 1909 Halberd and star KM# 131 CENT
but this set was issued 1909-1933 Seahorse 2.50 g., Bronze, 19 mm. Ruler: Wilhelmina I Obv: Crowned
in 1981 to celebrate the 1933-42 Grapes arms with 10 large shields within beaded circle Obv. Legend:
7th Anniversary of the 1943-1945 No privy mark KONINGRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN Rev: Value within wreath
Coronation. 1945-69 Fish Edge: Reeded
PS10 1988 (4) 2,000 KM#1037-1040 — 2,800 1969-79 Cock Date Mintage F12 VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63
PS11 1995-97 (2) — KM#1077, 1099 — 1,550 1980 Cock and star (temporal) 1901 10,000,000 1.00 2.50 6.00 35.00 70.00
1980-88 Anvil with hammer
1989-99 Bow and arrow
2000 Bow, arrow and star
NOTE: A star adjoining the privy mark indicates that
the piece was struck at the beginning of the term of office of
a successor. (The star was used only if the successor had
not chosen his own mark yet.)
NOTE: Since October, 1999, the Dutch Mint has taken the
title of Royal Dutch Mint.
KM# 132.1 CENT
MONETARY SYSTEM 2.50 g., Bronze, 19 mm. Ruler: Wilhelmina I Obv: Crowned
Until January 29, 2002 arms with 15 medium shields within beaded circle Obv. Legend:
100 Cents = 1 Gulden KONINGRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN Rev: Value within wreath
Edge: Reeded
DENOMINATIONS
Rupee
Legend on reverse
The Kingdom of Nepal, the world’s only surviving Hindu KM# 1180 RUPEE
kingdom, is a landlocked country occupying the southern slopes 3.96 g., Brass Plated Steel, 20 mm. Obv: Traditional
of the Himalayas. It has an area of 56,136 sq. mi. (140,800 sq. design Rev: Wagheshwari Temple Edge: Plain Note: “1” in
km.) and a population of 27 million. Capital: Kathmandu. Nepal Shri Shri Shri Gorakhanatha in 8 petals denomination of a different style.
has deposits of coal, copper, iron and cobalt, but they are largely
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
unexploited. Agriculture is the principal economic activity. Rice,
timber and jute are exported, with tourism being the other major
KINGDOM VS2061 (2004) — — — 0.75 1.25 1.75
foreign exchange earner. Shah Dynasty
On June 2, 2001 tragedy struck the royal family when
Crown Prince Dipendra used an assault rifle to kill his father,
mother and other members of the royal family as the result of
Gyanendra Bir Bikram
a dispute over his current lady friend. He died 48 hours later, VS2058-2064 / 2001- 2007AD
as King, from self inflicted gunshot wounds. Gyanendra began
his second reign as King (his first was a short time as a toddler, DECIMAL COINAGE
1950-51). 100 Paisa = 1 Rupee
DATING KM# 1173 10 PAISA KM# 1181 RUPEE
Aluminum, 17 mm. Obv: Royal crown Edge: Plain
3.94 g., Brass Plated Steel, 19.95 mm. Obv: Traditional design
Bikram Samvat Era (VS) Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 Rev: Sri Talbarahi Temple with outline mountain scene behind
From 1888AD most copper coins were dated in the Bikram VS2058 (2001) — — — 1.00 1.50 2.00 Edge: Plain
Samvat (VS) era. To convert take VS date - 57 =AD date. Coins
with this era have VS before the year in the listing. With the KM# 1148 25 PAISA Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
exception of a few gold coins struck in 1890 & 1892, silver and Aluminum, 20 mm. Obv: Royal crown Edge: Plain VS2062(2005) — — 0.50 1.20 1.60 2.25
gold coins only changed to the VS era in 1911AD, but now this Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 KM# 1151.2 2 RUPEES
era is used for all coins struck in Nepal. VS2058 — — — 0.50 0.75 1.00 Brass, 25 mm. Obv: Traditional design Rev: Three domed
VS2059 — — — 0.50 0.75 1.00 building Edge: Plain
RULERS
VS2060 — — — 0.50 0.75 1.00 Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
SHAH DYNASTY
VS2058 — — — 1.50 2.00 3.00
VS2059 — — — 1.50 2.00 3.00
VS2060 — — — 1.50 2.00 3.00
Gyanendra Bir Bikram
VS2058-/2001AD
NUMERALS
Nepal has used more variations of numerals on their coins
than any other nation. The most common are illustrated in the
numeral chart in the introduction. The chart below illustrates KM# 1149 50 PAISA
some variations encompassing the last four centuries. Aluminum, 22.5 mm. Obv: Royal crown Rev: Swayambhunath
Edge: Plain
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2058 — — — 0.50 0.75 1.00 KM# 1170 2 RUPEES
VS2059 — — — 0.50 0.75 1.00 4.94 g., Brass, 25 mm. Obv: Traditional square design Rev:
People with Àag celebrating 50 Years of Democracy Edge: Plain
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2058(2001) — — — 0.50 0.75 1.00
DENOMINATIONS
Rupee
Legend on reverse
The Kingdom of Nepal, the world’s only surviving Hindu KM# 1180 RUPEE
kingdom, is a landlocked country occupying the southern slopes 3.96 g., Brass Plated Steel, 20 mm. Obv: Traditional
of the Himalayas. It has an area of 56,136 sq. mi. (140,800 sq. design Rev: Wagheshwari Temple Edge: Plain Note: “1” in
km.) and a population of 27 million. Capital: Kathmandu. Nepal Shri Shri Shri Gorakhanatha in 8 petals denomination of a different style.
has deposits of coal, copper, iron and cobalt, but they are largely
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
unexploited. Agriculture is the principal economic activity. Rice,
timber and jute are exported, with tourism being the other major
KINGDOM VS2061 (2004) — — — 0.75 1.25 1.75
foreign exchange earner. Shah Dynasty
On June 2, 2001 tragedy struck the royal family when
Crown Prince Dipendra used an assault rifle to kill his father,
mother and other members of the royal family as the result of
Gyanendra Bir Bikram
a dispute over his current lady friend. He died 48 hours later, VS2058-2064 / 2001- 2007AD
as King, from self inflicted gunshot wounds. Gyanendra began
his second reign as King (his first was a short time as a toddler, DECIMAL COINAGE
1950-51). 100 Paisa = 1 Rupee
DATING KM# 1173 10 PAISA KM# 1181 RUPEE
Aluminum, 17 mm. Obv: Royal crown Edge: Plain
3.94 g., Brass Plated Steel, 19.95 mm. Obv: Traditional design
Bikram Samvat Era (VS) Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 Rev: Sri Talbarahi Temple with outline mountain scene behind
From 1888AD most copper coins were dated in the Bikram VS2058 (2001) — — — 1.00 1.50 2.00 Edge: Plain
Samvat (VS) era. To convert take VS date - 57 =AD date. Coins
with this era have VS before the year in the listing. With the KM# 1148 25 PAISA Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
exception of a few gold coins struck in 1890 & 1892, silver and Aluminum, 20 mm. Obv: Royal crown Edge: Plain VS2062(2005) — — 0.50 1.20 1.60 2.25
gold coins only changed to the VS era in 1911AD, but now this Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65 KM# 1151.2 2 RUPEES
era is used for all coins struck in Nepal. VS2058 — — — 0.50 0.75 1.00 Brass, 25 mm. Obv: Traditional design Rev: Three domed
VS2059 — — — 0.50 0.75 1.00 building Edge: Plain
RULERS
VS2060 — — — 0.50 0.75 1.00 Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
SHAH DYNASTY
VS2058 — — — 1.50 2.00 3.00
VS2059 — — — 1.50 2.00 3.00
VS2060 — — — 1.50 2.00 3.00
Gyanendra Bir Bikram
VS2058-/2001AD
NUMERALS
Nepal has used more variations of numerals on their coins
than any other nation. The most common are illustrated in the
numeral chart in the introduction. The chart below illustrates KM# 1149 50 PAISA
some variations encompassing the last four centuries. Aluminum, 22.5 mm. Obv: Royal crown Rev: Swayambhunath
Edge: Plain
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2058 — — — 0.50 0.75 1.00 KM# 1170 2 RUPEES
VS2059 — — — 0.50 0.75 1.00 4.94 g., Brass, 25 mm. Obv: Traditional square design Rev:
People with Àag celebrating 50 Years of Democracy Edge: Plain
Date Mintage VF20 XF40 MS60 MS63 MS65
VS2058(2001) — — — 0.50 0.75 1.00