Bhutan 300 ngultrums Year of the Rat proof silver coin 1996

The Bhutan 300 Ngultrums “Year of the Rat” proof silver coin 1996 honors the beginning of the Chinese Lunar Calendar cycle and symbolizes wisdom, adaptability, and prosperity. The obverse features a beautifully stylized rat, delicately engraved with intricate patterns along its body. Surrounding it are the Rat years — 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, and 2008 — together with the inscriptions “YEAR OF THE RAT” and “300 NGULTRUM.” The reverse depicts the national emblem of Bhutan: two dragons coiled around a lotus and a double thunderbolt (dorje), representing the balance between the spiritual and temporal worlds. The legend “KINGDOM OF BHUTAN” and the year “1996” complete the design, along with inscriptions in Dzongkha. Struck in fine silver with proof quality, this coin combines elegant artistry and rich symbolism, making it a sought-after piece in the Lunar series and Bhutanese numismatics.

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