Unearthed - Bullet Coins of the Gurkhas Switzerland

Unearthed - Bullet Coins of the Gurkhas SwitzerlandThis 4 Paisa coin from Nepal, the country on the Roof of the World, is minted from WWII rifle bullet casing and pays tribute to the Nepalese Gurkhas, who enjoy a legendary reputation as soldiers worldwide. The emergence of this coin is unique in numismatic history. During World War II, Gurkha regiments fought together with the British and allied troops against the Japanese. The spent cartridge cases were gleaned from the battlefields. General Shamshek

Coins as rare as this do not come along very often

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and their sacrifice is commemorated in the Dambusters Roll of Honour as represented on this coin

The obverse of each commemorative features the official RAF logo above a fleet of engraved RAF aircraft

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after years of bloodshed

This £2 coin dated 2016 commemorates the role of the Army in the First World War which saw thousands of civilians volunteer to fight in Europe

Minted in the United Kingdom

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This is the third and final coin inspired by Arthurian legend in The Royal Mint’s Myths and Legends Collection

Dating back all the way to the 16th century