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Nepal P53c, 5 Rupee, King Gyanendra, Taleju temple / yaks in Himalaya UNC C V
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NEPALPick#....................53c
Banknote Book # 260a
Denomination ....5 Rupee
Date.....................(2005-2011)
Condition............UNC
Comments…...... King Gyanendra wearing plumbed crown and temple of Goddes Taleju on front. First line of text at upper left shorter than second line - signature: Bijay Nath Bhattarai (2005-2007 & 2009-2010). "R" in word "RUPAIYAN" on back spelled differently. Catalog value .00.
Taleju temple was built in the 16th century, on Durbar Square, Kathmandu. Dedicated to Taleju, aslo a form of goddess Darga, this temple is only open to the public one day a year. The Kings of Nepal cannot rule without the favor of this goddess. It was buiilt by the King Mahendra Malla. Musk ox and Mt. Everest on reverse.
Watermark King Gyanendra
2nd image note under ultaviolet (UV) light showing security inks.
Printer: Perum Purari, Indonesia
Rupee = from Sanskrit word "Rupya" - Silver. See my other notes from this country. Image is NOT note in lot.
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