| Issuer | Bhutan |
| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Ngultrums |
| Currency | Ngultrum (1974-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.10 g |
| Dimensions | 40.70 mm |
| Thickness | 4.0 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Coloured, Milled (high relief) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| 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 |
| Catalog ID | 9508756180 |
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