Bhutan ½ Rupee - Jigme Dorji, 27
Information
Country
Bhutan
Bhutan
Currency
Rupee
(1789 – 1957)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Rupee - Jigme Dorji
Year
27
Ruler
Jigme Dorji
(1952–1972)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.085
Diameter (mm)
24
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Rupee - Jigme Dorji from Bhutan. Issued in 27. Struck in Nickel. Measures 24 mm and weighs 5.09 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned Bust, Left, First Legend
- Reverse
- Coin Divided Into 9 Sections. Symbols in 8 segments surround Bhutanese legend in the center Symbols (More elaborate designing compared to 1 Pice coins) (Symbols from top left going clockwise): 1) Wheel of Dharma 2) Umbrella of sovereignty 3) Golden fish of good fortune 4) Conch shell 5) Lotus 6) Treasure vase 7) Endless knot (Emblem of endless birth) 8) Victory banner (Center Square Reads: IRON-TIGER-Year(1950))
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 (1967-1968) | 1M | — | — | € 1,40 | € 2,60 | € 2,60 | € 6,30 | KM# 28.2; Year Iron Tiger (1950); Struck in 1967-1968; 5.08 g | 34% | |
| 27 (1955) | 202K | € 0,69 | € 0,83 | € 3,10 | € 3,10 | € 3,10 | € 3,30 | KM# 28.1; Year Iron Tiger (1950); Struck in 1955; 5.85 g | 69% |
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