Bhutan 300 ngultrum Lunar Calendar Year of the Ox Bull proof silver coin 1996

The Bhutan 300 Ngultrum 1996 Year of the Ox Proof Silver Coin celebrates the strength and reliability of the Ox — one of the most respected symbols in the Lunar Calendar. On the obverse, a stylized ox decorated with floral patterns stands confidently at the center, representing perseverance, patience, and prosperity. Around the rim are the complete zodiac cycle years connected to this sign: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, and 2009. Below appear the inscriptions YEAR OF THE OX and 300 NGULTRUM. The reverse depicts Bhutan’s traditional national emblem — two dragons guarding the sacred dorji (vajra) above a lotus blossom, symbolizing balance between spiritual and worldly realms. The inscription KINGDOM OF BHUTAN and the year 1996 frame the design. This proof silver coin unites exquisite craftsmanship with deep astrological meaning, embodying the virtues of discipline and determination in Bhutanese artistry.

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