10 Chhertum 1979 front 10 Chhertum 1979 back
10 Chhertum 1979 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

10 Chhertum

1979 year
Bronze 3.6 g 20.35 mm
Description
Issuer
Bhutan
King
Jigme Singye (1972-2006)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1979
Value
10 Chetrums 0.10 BTN = USD 0.0012
Currency
Ngultrum (1974-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
20.35 mm
Thickness
1.39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6436
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Eight Various Revered Buddhist Symbols & in the center is the word Bhutan in Dzongkha langauge

Scripts: Latin, Tibetan

Lettering: TEN CHHERTUM

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Chhertum coin from Bhutan features a unique design, with the front side depicting a portrait of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, while the back side shows a traditional Bhutanese dragon, known as a "druk," surrounded by a circle of 10 small balls. This design represents the 10 districts of Bhutan and symbolizes the country's unity and strength.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  - - - - - -

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