Nepal approves redesigned one-rupee coin, replacing disputed map with monastery image
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Why in news
Nepal approved a redesigned one-rupee coin replacing a disputed map with a monastery image to mitigate diplomatic friction with India over territorial claims.
Background
The new one-rupee coin is made of steel and weighs 3.2 grams. The redesign replaces the map of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani with an image of the Lo Ghyakar Monastery.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceLimpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani: Disputed territories between India and Nepal.
- FactThe redesigned Nepal one-rupee coin weighs 3.2 grams and is composed of steel.
- PlaceLo Ghyakar Monastery: A religious site in Nepal now featured on the new currency.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how cartographic disputes and currency symbolism can influence bilateral relations and territorial integrity in the South Asian region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Diplomatic friction: Use of disputed territory maps as a tool of sovereign assertion vs. bilateral stability.
- Symbolic sovereignty: The tension between nationalistic cartography and the pragmatic need for regional cooperation.
- Territorial integrity: Internal political criticism regarding the dilution of official territorial claims through currency redesign.
Keywords: Cartographic dispute · Territorial integrity · Bilateral diplomacy · Sovereign assertion · Symbolic politics
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