The currency of Mongolia since 1925 has been the tögrög, which currently circulates mostly as banknotes due to the low value of earlier coins and the reluctance of the government to issue large denomination coins; however, the government has authorised many non-circulating legal tender (NCLT) coins to be issued for collector's purposes.
Collector coins are dedicated to historical or general popular culture themes and are often not related to the country itself. Many of them are in internationally popular sizes, such as the half gram of gold mini-coin format.
This coin is part of the Revolutionaries collection.
The Mint says about it: "Every revolution begins with a single act of defiance." Those words mark the legacy of one of the greatest political and spiritual leaders of modern history.
Mahatma Gandhi or just Gandhi as most of the world would come to know him, was an inspiration for so many around the world, and through his actions, proved that one person can make its mark through non-violent means. This coin pays tribute to his legacy and features an image of Gandhi that is instantly recognisable. |