500 Ngultrums – Bhutan

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Coronation

Bhutan

Context

Year: 2008

Issuer: Bhutan

Ruler: Jigme Khesar Namgyel

Currency:

Ngultrum

(since 1974)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #205

Numista: #118851

Value

Exchange value: 500 BTN

Bullion value: $89.99

Obverse

Description:

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel bust facing left. "Nu. 500" below. English legend outside circle. Year at bottom.

Inscription:

CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY

KING JIGME KHESAR NAMGYEL WANGCHUCK

2008

Translation:

CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY

KING JIGME KHESAR NAMGYEL WANGCHUCK

2008

Language: English

Reverse

Description:

Coat of arms centered, country name above, state name in Dzongkha below.

Inscription:

KINGDOM OF BHUTAN

Translation:

KINGDOM OF BHUTAN

Language: English

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Singapore Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2008	—	5,000	Proof

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