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1000 Tögrög Ural Owl
| Issuer | Bank of Mongolia |
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| Year | 2019 |
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| Composition | Silver (.999) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse bears the state emblem of Mongolia centrally positioned in the field, accompanied by the denomination and date. Inscriptions appear in both the traditional Mongolian vertical script and Latin characters, identifying the issuing authority and the coin's specifications. The legend includes the name of the Bank of Mongolia and the face value of 1000 Tögrög. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed, ultra-high relief sculptural depiction of a Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) perched on a textured tree branch, the coin itself struck in the contoured shape of the bird. The owl is rendered with exceptional naturalistic precision, its rounded facial disc and densely layered plumage conveying remarkable depth and texture. Two inset black crystal or Swarovski-style stones serve as the owl's eyes, adding a striking three-dimensional quality to the design. The bird's talons grip the branch firmly, with fine engraving capturing the bark's rough surface below. The antique finish enhances the sculptural contrasts, lending the piece a dramatic chiaroscuro effect across the entire relief. |
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Mongolia has issued wildlife-themed silver coins steadily since the early 2000s, largely through European minting contractors serving the collector market rather than domestic circulation. This particular issue was produced for the numismatic trade and never saw use as currency within Mongolia itself.
The Ural owl ranges across the boreal forests of Russia and Central Asia, with a small resident population in northern Mongolia near the Siberian border.