Bhutan 1979 - Ngultrum

1979 One Ngultrum
Copper-nickel clad Steel, KM# 49
Diameter: 2.8cm

Symbols on both sides of the coins are from Buddhist Dharma
Obverse: "Dharmachakra" (Wheel of Law or Wheel of Transformation)
Reverse: "Ashtamangala" or the Eight Auspicious symbols

This coin I got from Kathmandu during my stay there (2 years and a half). Some coin merchants sell them by volume. I got about 10 of them for spares. If you are in Kathmandu and you are interested with coins, visit Kathmandu Durbar Square (not Durbar Marg), this is the old palace of the current royal family before they move to Narayanhiti Palace which is Durbar Marg (or Kings Way/Durbar Road). At the far end near the Kasthamandap Temple (southwestern corner of the square) there are about 3 or 4 coin seller. Coins form all over, not just Nepali coins, are spread over a mat. You'd be surprise what treasure you'll find. This is where I found my Wheat Cent and my 1903 Philippine 1 Peso. Inside the palace you'll find the previous King's (the one who was assassinated) coin and banknote collection on display. Some of them are interesting, most you might find you already have.