| Coin | Gold Quarter Ounce 2022 Year of the Tiger |
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The Kingdom of Bhutan has used the Ngultrum (དངུལ་ཀྲམ) as its currency since 1974. Apart from its regular circulating coinage, the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan has also authorised some foreign mints to issue coins under its jurisdiction, which come in a variety of sizes - including in the internationally popular quarter ounce (1/4 oz) of gold format, denominated usually as 1,000 Ngultrum. These coins are considered Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) and not bullion, because they are released at prices significantly higher than the intrinsic (bullion) value of their precious metal content.
The mint says about this coin:
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan proudly issues the Blessings of Happiness Lunar Coin Collection - The Bhutan Lunar and Attraction series (2016 - 2027) Home to a stunning natural scenery embellished with majestic architectures of Dzong, Stupas and Monasteries, each of the 12 coins in this series features specially selected attractions of Bhutan. The reverse side of each coin features an animal of the Chinese Zodiac Series, while the reverse side of the coloured coins in the series features one of twelve selected attractions located in the country of Bhutan - a different one every year.
The Bhutan Lunar Tiger coin, the seventh issue in this series, is issued in conjunction with the arrival of the 2022 Lunar Tiger Year. |
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Surrounded by a decorative motif, the reverse design is coloured and features Paro Takstang, also known as the Tiger’s Nest Monastery - a tranquil monastery especially revered by the Buddhist and Bhutanese people. Built in 1692, Paro Taktsang is precariously perched on a cliff over 3,000 meters above sea level. Stunning in both its structure and location, the Tiger’s Nest Monastery is undoubtedly an apt and prominent attraction to be featured on the Year of the Tiger coins.
Around above, the name of the country in English: KINGDOM OF BHUTAN. Around below, the date of issue: · · · 2022 · · ·. |
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| Reverse | |
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The reverse shows a snarling tiger, its body with earthly elements of leaf-like stripes and vines, emphasizing its prowess in Bhutan’s evergreen forests. It is surrounded by Bhutan's "swirls of nature".
Around above, the inscription YEAR OF THE TIGER.
In a ribbon below, the face value NU . 1000 (1,000 Ngultrum), below which in smaller letters the precious metal content, 1/4 OZ 999.9 FINE GOLD (one quarter of a troy ounce of 99.99% gold). |
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| Reverse Inscription |
· · · YEAR OF THE TIGER · · · NU . 1000 1/4 OZ 999.9 FINE GOLD |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: proof, coloured.
Packaging: in acrylic display in a lacquered wooden box. |
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