500 Rupees – Nepal
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Endangered Wildlife Series
Nepal
Context
Year: 1993
Vikram Samvat Year: 2050
Issuer: Nepal 
Ruler: Birendra Bir Bikram Shah
Currency:
(since 1932)
Total mintage: 15,000
Material
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 31.47 g
Silver weight: 29.11 g
Thickness: 3 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Standard: Silver ounce
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard1091
Numista: #49067
Value
Exchange value: 500 NPR
Bullion value: $84.44
Obverse
Description:
The obverse features King Birendra Bir Bikram's name, flanked by the Chandra (moon) and Surya (sun). A central circle contains a Trishul (trident), with a Chakra (discus) and Sankha (conch) to its sides, and a Padma (lotus) and Gada (mace) below.
Inscription:
श्री श्री
श्री ५ वीरेन्द्र वीर विक्रम शाह देव
२०५०
श्री ५ वीरेन्द्र वीर विक्रम शाह देव
२०५०
Translation:
Shri Shri
Shri 5 Virendra Vir Vikram Shah Dev
2050
Shri 5 Virendra Vir Vikram Shah Dev
2050
Script: Devanagari
Language: Nepali
Reverse
Description:
Tiger illustration with year beneath.
Inscription:
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
पाँच शय रूपैयाँ
Rs. 500 रू. ५००
NEPAL - 1993
पाँच शय रूपैयाँ
Rs. 500 रू. ५००
NEPAL - 1993
Translation:
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
Five Hundred Rupees
Rs. 500 Ru. 500
NEPAL - 1993
Five Hundred Rupees
Rs. 500 Ru. 500
NEPAL - 1993
Scripts: Devanagari, Latin
Edge
Reeded
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | — | 15,000 | Proof |
💎 Extremely Rare