200 Ngultrums - Jigme Khesar Namgyel (Leshan Giant Buddha)
Bhutan • 200 Ngultrums • Gold (.999) • 2011
- Denomination
- 200 Ngultrums
- Issuer
- Bhutan
- Struck
- 2011
- Composition
- Gold (.999)
- Currency
- Ngultrum
- Weight
- 1.24 g
- Diameter
- 13.92 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 220
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Where it came from
This 200 Ngultrum coin was issued by the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in 2011 to commemorate the Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Sichuan, China. The coin features a detailed relief of the 8th-century statue carved into the cliff face, rendered in fine detail to highlight the cultural and spiritual significance of the Buddhist site. Such commemoratives are part of Bhutan's ongoing numismatic program, which often explores themes of regional history, Buddhism, and the preservation of global landmarks.
The design reflects the intersection of Bhutanese numismatic traditions and contemporary international commemorative coin standards. It was produced as a proof-finish collector's piece, intended to appeal to both religious practitioners and coin enthusiasts who focus on historical architecture. The obverse prominently displays the portrait of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, underscoring the role of the Bhutanese monarchy in endorsing artistic and cultural tributes that honor shared heritage across the Himalayas.
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