500 Ngultrum Year of the Dog

Issuer Bhutan
Year 2018
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#257
Obverse description The reverse features the picturesque Haa Valley, one of the Kingdom of Bhutan’s well-kept secret. Only opened to tourism in 2002, it is untouched by modernization.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering KINGDOM OF BHUTAN ●●● 2018 ●●●
Reverse description The obverse features an energetic dog tastefully depicted with florals, leaves and clouds. Its agile limbs are accentuated with swirls and clouds to resemble swift-like movement and exude its jovial nature. The paws are shaped like an auspicious ‘Ruyi’, symbolizing blessings of good fortune.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering YEAR OF THE DOG Nu.500 1 oz 999 FINE SILVER
Edge Smooth
Mint (sm)
Singapore Mint, Singapore
Mintage 2018 - Proof - 10 000
Numisquare ID 9508756180
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