...Bhutan - 50 AND 1000 Ngultrum Series 2021

འབྲུག་རྒྱལ་ཁབ

Kingdom of Bhutan

 

Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan, Est.1982

Currency - Ngultrum (BTN)

 

Like most central banks around the world, standard banknotes are not always printed or reprinted in a full set and I believe this is the only odd note issued in 2021. This is the third issue since this 50 ngultrum note was first introduced in 2008.

 

Fifty Ngultrum 

 

Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

 

Front - Portrait of 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (b.1980). He accended to the throne following his father's abdication on 09.12.2006. In the center is The Khorlo, Wheel of Dhama. The Wheel of Dharma is an ancient symbol used in Dharmic religions, most preeminently in Buddhism, representing the Buddha's teachings and the path to enlightenment.

 

Signature - Dasho Penjore (tenure 2015-2025) 

Series - 2021

Watermark - Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

Dimensions - 147mm x 71mm

 

Back - The image of Trongsa Dzong in the center. Trongsa Dzong is the largest fortress in Bhutan and is located in the center of the country in Trongsa district. The Trongsa Dzong was the historical seat of power for the Wangchuck dynasty and it continues to hold administrative and monastic functions in Bhutan.

Trongsa Dzong

One Thousand Ngultrum 

Front - Portrait of 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (b.1980) wearing a Raven Crown (Dzongkha). The Raven is the nation bird of Bhutan. To the people of Bhutan, the raven is known as Jaroq.

Signature - Dasho Penjore (tenure 2015-2025) 

Series - 2021

Watermark - Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

Dimensions -165mm x 70mm

Back - Tashichho Dzong, a Buddhist monastery and fortress located on the northern edge of the capital city of Thimphu. This is where the government is located and also houses the throne room, the official office of the king, the Secretariat and other government offices. The King's residence, Lingkana Palace, is located adjacent to this building.