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30 Ngultrums FAO
| Issuer | Royal Government of Bhutan |
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| Year | 1975 |
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| Currency | Ngultrum (1974-date) |
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| Obverse script | Latin/Tibetan |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a bust of a young Bhutanese woman seen from behind in three-quarter view, her short hair and traditional draped garment rendered in fine detail. In the background, a panoramic view of a traditional Bhutanese dzong (fortress-monastery) set against mountain peaks is visible. To the left, an olive branch curves elegantly around the lower field. The outer legend reads 'INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S YEAR' in Latin script along the upper and left periphery, accompanied by Dzongkha script along the right margin, with the date '1975' inscribed at the base. |
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Issued as part of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization coin program, this piece was struck specifically to promote agricultural development in one of the world's most isolated kingdoms. Bhutan had only formally joined the UN in 1971, and FAO issues from small member states in this period were frequently struck in limited quantities by foreign mints on contract — Bhutan lacked domestic striking capacity at the time.
The .500 fine silver specification was characteristic of FAO program coins, which prioritized face-value accessibility over bullion content.