Bhutan 300 ngultrum Portuguese Explorer Joao Cabral proof silver coin 1994

The Bhutan 300 Ngultrum 1994 Joao Cabral Proof Silver Coin honors the great Portuguese explorer and missionary João Cabral (1599–1669), one of the first Europeans to reach Bhutan. The obverse presents a detailed image of Cabral standing on a rocky Himalayan path with a walking staff in hand, accompanied by a yak and a local guide. In the background, the steep mountains and a Bhutanese monastery symbolize the explorer’s historic journey and his efforts to bridge distant worlds through exploration and faith. The inscription JOAO CABRAL 1599–1669 crowns the scene, while 300 NGULTRUM appears below. The reverse displays the national emblem of Bhutan — two dragons encircling the sacred dorji (vajra) above a lotus, symbolizing power and harmony, surrounded by KINGDOM OF BHUTAN and the date 1994. Struck in proof silver, this coin captures both adventure and spirituality, making it a significant tribute to early cultural encounters.

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