NEPAL 25 Rupees 1997 Commemorative

Front:

The obverse features the portrait of Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, shown wearing an elaborate ceremonial headdress, highlighting the sovereign’s institutional significance. To his right stands a traditional architectural complex, composed of historic structures characteristic of Nepalese design.

Distinctive ornamental elements include:
⸰ decorative motifs inspired by local artistic tradition
⸰ architectural frames delineating the main visual sections
⸰ commemorative inscriptions marking the special issue

The composition is enriched with integrated security features, engraved details, and ornamental patterns that produce a harmonious and formal overall layout.

Reverse:

The reverse depicts a cow, the central subject of this commemorative issue, placed on a stylized natural base with a mountainous outline in the background.

Completing the composition are:
⸰ traditional decorative patterns framing the main subject
⸰ a wide ornamental border featuring cultural symbols
⸰ graphic elements that ensure balanced visual structure

The overall arrangement emphasizes the symbolic importance of the animal in Nepalese culture, presented through an orderly and culturally grounded graphic composition.