Reference:
Pick: #34 , The Banknote Book: B223
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Description
Bhutan. Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan. 2006-2020 Issues. The note was designed by Dasho Karma Ura and Sonam Phuntsho of Center for Bhutan Studies and incorporates many traditional features and symbols. 1,000 ngultrum type 2008. Dates: 2008 and 2016. Dimensions: 165 x 70 mm. Watermark: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Printer: Thomas De La Rue and Company, London. Windowed security thread with demetalized RMA 1000. Material: Paper. Front and back printing predominantly yellow, red and gold. Description of the front: In the center, the Dharma Wheel (Khorlo), one of the eight auspicious symbols surrounded by two dragons. A Dakini descending from heaven to offer the Raven Crown to the King at top left corner. Gold embossed national emblem seal at lower right corner. Fierce head of swooping male dragons at bottom left and top right corners. On the right, a profile portrait of 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck wearing a raven crown. “Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan” written in Dzongkha. Series and numbering printed in black. Texts in Dzongkha. Two combinations of signatures. Description of the back: Texts in English. View of Tashichho Dzong, the seat of parliament in the capital Thimphu. “Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan” upper center.