Nepal 5 paisa

Nepal 5 paisa, 1943

Metal: copper-nickel-zinc
Obverse: lamp within circle
Reverse: crescent moon and sun flank trident
Date:2000VS=1943AD

5 paisa, 1963

Metal: Bronze
Diameter: 22.5mm
Date: 2020 VS=1963AD
Obverse: sun and moon flank trident in centre

The trident is symbolic of Lord Shiva, who is worshiped widely in Nepal.