KATHMANDU: The government has given approval to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to issue a one-rupee and two-rupee coins with a new map including Limpiyadhura.

The cabinet meeting held on Monday decided to grant the approval to issue new coins.

Spokesperson of the Government of Nepal Pradip Gyawali informed that approval has been given to the Central Bank to issue coins with the new map.

With the permission of the government, the process of issuing coins with new maps covering Limpiyadhura, Kalapani, Lipulekk and other areas will begin, said NRB.