Nepal VS2041 50 paisa KM-1016

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck in 1984 to promote family planning. Excessive population growth has exacerbated poverty in Nepal. A regular issue fifty paisa (KM 821a) also exists for 1984. King Birendra Bir Bikram (ruled 1971-2001) was murdered by his son in a domestic dispute. The king's brother, Gyanendra, ruled until the monarchy was abolished in 2008. In 2015, an earthquake wrecked the capital, Katmandu.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 3 g, copper-nickel, 20 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 1016.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• VS2031 (1974) 5 paisa F.A.O.
• VS2033 (1976) 10 paisa F.A.O.
• VS2035 (1978) 20 paisa F.A.O.
• VS2036 (1979) rupee
• VS2040 (1983) asarphi, 30th Anniversary of the Ascent of Mt. Everest
• VS2043 (1986) 5 paisa
• VS2043 (1986) 10 paisa
• VS2043 (1986) 25 paisa
• VS2043 (1986) asarfi, Ganges River dolphins
• Coins and currency dated 1984
• return to coins of Nepal