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300 Ngultrums - Jigme Khesar Namgyel 2014 FIFA World Cup - Brazil
| Issuer | Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan |
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| Year | 2012 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | A dynamic figure of a footballer in mid-kick is depicted at centre, striking a ball with his right foot. Behind and around the player, a sinuous Bhutanese dragon rendered in high relief occupies the lower and right fields, referencing Bhutan's national symbol. The legend '2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL' curves along the upper periphery within a beaded border, and the denomination '300 NGULTRUM' appears in the lower field. The design blends contemporary sporting imagery with traditional Bhutanese iconography. |
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| Reverse description | At centre, a finely detailed roundel depicts two confronted dragons in the traditional Bhutanese style, their bodies intertwined around a central floral and jewel motif, referencing the royal coat of arms. The legend 'KINGDOM OF BHUTAN' curves along the upper periphery in raised Latin lettering. The date '2012' appears twice in the field, flanking the central roundel at left and right. An inscription in Dzongkha script is positioned in the lower field below the central device, within a beaded border. |
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Bhutan's commemorative coinage program has long been driven by the export collector market rather than domestic circulation — the Royal Monetary Authority has issued coins tied to foreign sporting events since the 1990s, a revenue strategy common among small Himalayan and Pacific island states with no meaningful numismatic demand at home. This piece was struck two years before the tournament it commemorates, which was standard practice for World Cup issues sold through international distributors well ahead of the event.