500 Ngultrum Year of the Boar

Issuer Bhutan
Year 2019
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 500 Ngultrums
Currency Ngultrum (1974-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 31.10 g
Diameter 40.70 mm
Thickness 4.0 mm
Shape Round
Technique Colored, Milled (high relief)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#262
Obverse description The reverse features the picturesque Donchula Pass, located from Thimphu to Punakha at 3,100m above sea level. This tranquil mountain pass with 108 memorial chortens was built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, the eldest Queen Mother.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering KINGDOM OF BHUTAN ●●● 2019 ●●●
Reverse description The obverse features a boar artistically depicted exuding liveliness and vigour. Its legs and ears are portrayed with large swirls and clouds, emphasing its robust features. The nose is shaped like an auspicious ‘Ruyi’, symbolizing blessings of good fortune.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering YEAR OF THE BOAR Nu.500 1 oz 999 FINE SILVER
Edge Smooth
Mint (sm)
Singapore Mint, Singapore
Mintage 2019 - Proof - 10 000
Numisquare ID 8293744530
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