© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
50 Chhertum
1979 year| Copper-nickel | 6.9 g | 25.85 mm |
| Issuer | Bhutan |
|---|---|
| King | Jigme Singye (1972-2006) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 50 Chhetrums 0.50 BTN = USD 0.0059 |
| Currency | Ngultrum (1974-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 25.85 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Eight Various Revered Buddhist Symbols & in the center is the word Bhutan in Dzongkha langauge
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIFTY CHHERTUM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Chhertum coin from Bhutan features a unique design, with a portrait of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck on one side and a depiction of the country's national animal, the takin, on the other. The takin is a rare and endangered species that is native to Bhutan and is considered a symbol of the country's commitment to conservation and environmental protection.
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 50 Chhertum 1979 coin.
