Obverse shows bust of Birendra Bir Bikram, who was generally seen as a benevolent monarch, King Birendra ruled absolutely for 18 years before the people's movement of 1990 convinced him to lift the ban on political parties and hand over sovereignty to the people. That single fateful decision, changed the course of history in Nepal. It effectively undid his father's legacy and ushered in pluralistic democracy. . Reverse features a Himalayan Monal Pheasant. One of several wildlife issues from Nepal which we have on this site from time-to-time. Would make a welcome addition to any collection of world coins.