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½ Rupee / Deb Period IV ND
| Copper | 5.35 g | 23.12 mm |
| Issuer | Bhutan |
|---|---|
| King | Ugyen (1907-1926) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1910-1927 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1789-1957) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.35 g |
| Diameter | 23.12 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#113496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Buddh symbols
Edge
Plain
Comment
The obverse is similar to KM19 but the symbols are arranged differently. There are some 16 different variations of this coin including two struck in silver and one of struck copper.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a currency in Bhutan during a time when the country was still isolated from the rest of the world, and it was one of the few ways for the Bhutanese people to conduct trade with neighboring countries.
