½ Rupee - Jigme 5 (1930) front ½ Rupee - Jigme 5 (1930) back
½ Rupee - Jigme 5 (1930) photo
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½ Rupee - Jigme

5 (1930) year
Silver (.917) 5.8 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Bhutan
King
Jigme (1926-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
5 (1930)
Calendar
Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1924)
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1789-1957)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
5.8 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#40977
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Coin divided into nine sections, one symbol in each section

Script: Tibetan

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The ½ Rupee - Jigme 5 (1930) coin from Bhutan is interesting because it was made of silver (.917) and weighs 5.8 grams, which was a unique feature for a coin of its time and denomination.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5 (1930)  30000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupee - Jigme 5 (1930) coin.