© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Rupee - Jigme Dorji
27 (1955-1968) years| Nickel | 5.0850 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bhutan |
|---|---|
| King | Jigme Dorji (1952-1972) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 27 (1955-1968) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1924) |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1789-1957) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 5.0850 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Coin Divided Into 9 Sections.
Symbols in 8 segments surround Bhutanese legend in the center
Symbols (More elaborate designing compared to 1 Pice coins) (Symbols from top left going clockwise):
1) Wheel of Dharma
2) Umbrella of sovereignty
3) Golden fish of good fortune
4) Conch shell
5) Lotus
6) Treasure vase
7) Endless knot (Emblem of endless birth)
8) Victory banner
Script: Tibetan
Lettering:
༆ལྕཊ་སྟག
ལོ
རྒྱ་ཊམ་ཕྱེད
Translation: Center Square Reads: IRON-TIGER-Year(1950)
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM#28.1: Actual Weight 5.85g (201,957 struck in 1955)KM#28.2: Actual Weight 5.08g (3,345,000 were minted in 1967 and 6,735,000 were minted in 1968)
Interesting fact
The ½ Rupee coin from Bhutan, featuring Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, is notable for its unique design. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of the king in the center, surrounded by a circle of 100 small Bhutanese symbols, known as "Dzongs." These symbols represent the 100 years of the Wangchuck dynasty, which ruled Bhutan from 1907 to 2007. This design element is a nod to the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 (1955) | 201957 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 (1967-1968) | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupee - Jigme Dorji 27 (1955-1968) coin.
