The Story of Nepali Money

Contents: Introduction. 1. Brief history of money. 2. Early money use in Nepal. 3. Symbols, signs, design of money. 4. Means to prosperity and autonomy. 5. Money and war. 6. Money technology. 7. The future of money.

The Story of Nepali Money is the story of Nepal. The Numismatic Museum at Chhauni is a great location to be able to piece together and narrate the story of Nepal using money as the means. The wonderful collection is an end in itself and a huge asset that will help future generations to dig even deeper into our fascinating past. We all have coins and currency lying around the house, in our pockets and bags. Let us begin to take a closer look at them and begin to understand our past and hence our future. This publication will help make a start.