1955 Nepal 4 Paisa: The Bullet Coins of the Gurkhas VF-XF

Copper • Coin • 0.5 • Nepal • 1955

This is a 1955 Nepal 4 Paisa coin sold by APMEX. Minted by the Nepal Government, these coins were created from World War II rifle bullet casings used by Gurkha soldiers. The coin features a purity that varies, with no specific metal content. The obverse displays lettering around a central hole, indicating the issuing country and denomination, while the reverse features the date and legend 'Sri Bhabani - 2012 (1955)'.