Bhutan half rupee world coin

Century 20th Century
Nationality Bhutanese
Type Coin
Issuer Bhutan
King Jigme Dorji (1952-1972)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 27 (1950-1968)
Dating Chinese sexagenary cycle (starting in 1924)
Value ½ Rupee
Currency Rupee (1789-1957)
Composition Nickel
Weight 5.085 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1.8 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number N#9170
Obverse: Crowned Bust of King Jigme Dorji facing left
Reverse: Coin Divided Into 9 Sections
1)Wheel of Dharma
2) Umbrella of sovereignty
3) Golden fish of good fortune
4) Conch shell
5) Lotus
6) Treasure vase
7) Endless knot (Emblem of endless birth)
8) Victory banner