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NRB brings out special Saarc commemorative coins
The Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of the country is introducing silver coins in commemoration of the 18th Saarc Summit.
bookmarkThe Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of the country is introducing silver coins in commemoration of the 18th Saarc Summit.
Published at : November 24, 2014
Updated at : November 24, 2014 19:54
Kathmandu
The coins shall depict the Saarc symbol on the head and the picture of Gautam Buddha and Mayadevi on the tail.
The Rs. 2,000 denomination coins weigh 25 grams and a total of 3,000 coins would be released, according to spokesperson of the Bank, Manmohan Shrestha.
Preparation work for minting 500 pieces of model coins began today, Shrestha said. RSS
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