1/2 Rupee - Jigme Original legend: nickel

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IssuerBhutan
Year1951
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1789-1957)
CompositionNickel
Weight5.72 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Albert Pearson Spencer
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#26 , PCGS#731579, 731580#
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of king Jigme Wangchuck facing left.
Obverse scriptTibetan
Obverse lettering
Reverse description9 Sections, with the outer 8 cointaining the Eight Auspicious Signs (ashtamangala), and center with three-line legend. Symbols from top left going clockwise: 1) Wheel of Dharma. 2) Umbrella of sovereignty. 3) Golden fish of good fortune. 4) Conch shell. 5) Lotus. 6) Treasure vase. 7) Endless knot (Emblem of endless birth). 8) Victory bannern.
Reverse scriptTibetan
Reverse lettering
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage5 (1951)  - Year Earth Dragon (1928-1929); Struck in 1951. - 20 000
Catalog ID4687433540
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