Bhutan 1 Pice, 1951 – 1954
Information
Country
Bhutan
Bhutan
Currency
Rupee
(1789 – 1957)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Pice
Year
1951 – 1954
Rulers
Jigme
(1926–1952)
, Jigme Dorji
(1952–1972)
Composition
Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.9
Diameter (mm)
21.28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Pice from Bhutan. Issued from 1951 to 1954. Struck in Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin). Measures 21.28 mm and weighs 2.9 g.
- Obverse
- Symbols in eight segments surround Bhutanese legend in the center 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 2 variants : small and large fish eye (Bhutan)
- Reverse
- Square in center, three sections with buddh, symbols and one with letter “sa” (earth)
- Edge
- Plain
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