Bhutan 1000 Ngultrum Banknote –  & 2016 Issues | UNC | Royal Portrait & Tashichho Dzong

Discover the elegance and cultural depth of Bhutan with this high-denomination 1000 Ngultrum banknote, issued by the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan. This note features the reigning monarch, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, wearing the revered Raven Crown, and is a tribute to the Kingdom’s rich heritage.

Key Features:

• Country: Bhutan

• Issuing Authority: Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan (བྲུག་རྒྱལ་གཞུང་དངུལ་ལས་དབང་འཛིན་)

• Denomination: 1000 Ngultrum

• Currency: Ngultrum (BTN) — 1:1 parity with Indian Rupee

• Condition: UNC (Uncirculated)

• Size: 165 × 70 mm

• Material: Paper

• Printer: Giesecke & Devrient, Leipzig, Germany

Design Highlights:

• Obverse: Portrait of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in the Raven Crown

• Reverse: Beautiful depiction of Tashichho Dzong, a historic fortress-monastery in Thimphu

• Scripts: Latin & Tibetan

• Security Features: Microprinting, intricate patterns, and secure watermark

Signatories:

• 2008 Issue: Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji (LKD), Chairman

• 2016 Issue: Dasho Penjore (DP), Chairman

Market Value (Indicative):

(Values based on Numista user averages; may vary based on demand and rarity.)

Add this majestic piece of Bhutanese history to your collection — a perfect blend of royal pride, cultural architecture, and refined printing.