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banknote
;
specimen
Object Type
banknote
specimen
Museum number
2007,4155.5
Denomination
ngultrum
, 10
Description
Specimen.
(whole)
Profile portrait of King Jigme Singye Wangchuk at right. Royal emblem at left. Value at corners. Design printed in purple and multicolour.
(obverse)
Paro Dzong palace at centre. Value at corners. Design printed in purple and lime green.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan
Production date
1992
Production place
Issued in:
Bhutan
Materials
paper
Dimensions
Length:
140 millimetres
Width:
70 millimetres
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
palace/mansion
symbol
Associated names
Portrait of:
Jigme Singye Wangchuk
Associated places
Topographic representation of:
Paro Dzong
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Nicholas G Rhodes
Acquisition date
2007
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
2007,4155.5