5 Sho Silver Restrike

Issuer	Government of Tibet (Ganden Phodrang)
Year	1947
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Composition	Silver
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Reverse description	Central field displays a lotus flower motif enclosing the principal Tibetan inscription in multiple lines, arranged concentrically within the petals of the flower. The surrounding border contains a continuous circular Tibetan legend panels separated by decorative elements, all contained within a beaded inner border and plain outer rim. The deeply struck proof-like surfaces highlight the intricate script and floral ornamentation characteristic of Tibetan coinage of this period.
Reverse script	Tibetan
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Mint	Valcambi, Balerna, Switzerland (1961-date)
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