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500 Tögrög Tibetan blue bear

Issuer Bank of Mongolia
Year 2001
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Obverse description Central field features the ornate emblem of the Bank of Mongolia — a soyombo symbol surmounting a stylized lotus base — rendered within a decorative cartouche. The Cyrillic legend 'Монгол Банк' appears in script lettering below the emblem, flanked on either side by vertical inscriptions in the traditional Mongolian script. The face value '500' is prominently displayed in large numerals below the cartouche, with the denomination legend 'TUGRIG' beneath. The lower exergue bears the inscription 'MONGOLIA 20gr 925 SILVER', indicating the country of issue and metallic composition.
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Reverse description Central motif depicts a finely detailed relief of a Tibetan blue bear (Ursus pruinosus) standing in full profile atop a naturalistic rocky outcrop, with tufts of grass rendered at its feet. The animal faces right, its textured fur rendered with careful engraving to convey the species' distinctive shaggy coat. The curved Latin legend 'URSUS PRUINOSUS' arcs along the upper periphery of the field. The date '2001' is inscribed in the lower exergue.
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