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 authorises 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 standard bullion sizes, including the internationally popular one ounce of silver format.
This coin is part of the Revolutionaries collection.
The Mint says about it: Iconic revolutionary Che Guevara was undoubtedly one of the most significant and recognisable persons of the 20th century. Fighting side-by-side with Fidel Castro in the Cuban revolution, it is fitting that his portrait adorns the latest Mongolian coin after Castro and Chinggis Khaan.
Customary for this series, the portrait is struck in smartminting high relief. The amount of detail and sculpture like depths in the portrait are unparalleled. Selective colouring accents the Guevara’s facial features and brings the coin to life. |