KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 24
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Mint Division has introduced silver Medallion coins featuring the image of a 'cow'. NRB governor Maha Prasad Adhikari released the coins amidst a programe at the Division office in Babarmahal today.
The Medallion coins are available in two different weights: 10 grams and 25 grams. The rate of the 10-gm coin is Rs 1,600 and it is Rs 4,000 per coin of 25 grams.
According to the Division, the Medallion coins were minted from bank's silver stock with a purity of 999. These coins do not feature a specified face value and such coin is called the Medallion.
The NRB Board of Directors on June 2 decided to mint the coins and bring them into circulation.
