300 Ngultrums - Jigme Singye (Voltaire) 1993 front 300 Ngultrums - Jigme Singye (Voltaire) 1993 back
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300 Ngultrums - Jigme Singye Voltaire

1993 year
Silver (.925) 31.47 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Bhutan
King
Jigme Singye (1972-2006)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
Value
300 Ngultrums 300 BTN = USD 3.56
Currency
Ngultrum (1974-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.47 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#109641
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

François Marie Aroute Voltaire

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 300 Ngultrums - Jigme Singye (Voltaire) 1993 from Bhutan is that it features a unique blend of traditional Bhutanese art and Western philosophical thought. The coin's design incorporates intricate depictions of the Bhutanese king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, alongside an image of the French philosopher Voltaire, highlighting the country's commitment to preserving its cultural heritage while also embracing modernity and intellectual curiosity.