The Newari Sikka Mala, adorned with 18 intricately crafted two-rupee silver coins, is a cherished necklace in Newar culture. Worn during festivities, it signifies tradition and prestige, embodying the cultural heritage of the newar people in Nepal with its elegant design and symbolic significance
Hamel (हमेल)—a popular name among the Gurung and Magar ethnicities in western Nepal—is made of gold or silver plated or stamped coins. Hamel is generally made of 20-30 coins according to the height of a person. According to the types of coins used, Hamel can have names such as “Athanni Mala” (8 aana coins), “Chaunni Mala” (4 aana coins), etc.
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