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1 Ngultrum non-magnetic
1979 year| Copper-nickel | 8.2 g | 27.95 mm |
| Issuer | Bhutan |
|---|---|
| King | Jigme Singye (1972-2006) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 1 Ngultrum 1 BTN = USD 0.012 |
| Currency | Ngultrum (1974-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8.2 g |
| Diameter | 27.95 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Coin divided into nine sections within circle, each has symbol, denomination below
Eight Various Revered Buddhist Symbols & in the center is the word Bhutan in Dzongkha language
Scripts: Latin, Tibetan
Lettering:
དངུལ་ཀྲམ
འག
ONE NGULTRUM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Ngultrum coin from Bhutan has a unique feature - it has a distinctive "ghost image" of the dragon on the reverse side, which is visible when the coin is held at a certain angle under light. This feature is due to the way the coin was minted, with a technique called "splashing" where the metal was poured into a mold and then struck with a die to create the image. The ghost image is a result of the way the metal flowed and pooled in the mold during the minting process.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ngultrum (non-magnetic) 1979 coin.
