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Mount Everest & Sherpa History — 1902–1911 Nepal 1 Paisa Coin Mini Album
Description
Mount Everest & Sherpa History — 1902–1911 Nepal 1 Paisa Coin Mini Album
Explore the history of Mount Everest through an original copper 1 paisa coin issued in Nepal between 1902 and 1911 during the reign of King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah. This historic circulation coin comes presented in an educational mini album connecting Nepalese currency with Himalayan culture, early trade, and the enduring legacy of the Sherpa people.
Known in Nepal as Sagarmatha and in Tibetan as Chomolungma—commonly translated as “Goddess Mother of the World”—Everest held deep cultural and spiritual meaning long before international climbing expeditions arrived. Generations of Sherpa communities developed the regional knowledge, resilience, and high-altitude skills that later made their guides and support teams indispensable to Himalayan exploration.
Product Details
Includes one Nepal 1 paisa circulation coin
Era: 1902–1911
Ruler: King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah
Composition: copper
Theme: Mount Everest, Nepal, Sherpa heritage, and Himalayan exploration
Presentation: compact educational mini album
Supplier-designated condition: C
An appealing historical gift for world-coin collectors, mountaineering enthusiasts, travelers, educators, and anyone fascinated by Nepal or the story of the world’s highest mountain.
Images are representative of the coin type and general condition. Because each coin is an authentic historical artifact, its date, color, toning, wear, and other surface characteristics may vary. These natural differences give every example its own individual character.