1966 Bhutanese Gold Coin Set
Bhutan is a landlocked kingdom to the north of Bangladesh in India, high in the Himalayas, bordered by Tibet and China. It was conquered in the 9th century by Tibet until its southern part was annexed by British India in the mid 19th century. In 1907 it was established as a hereditary monarchy and from 1910 was under British control of its external affairs, this changed to the protection of India in 1949, and Bhutan became a member of the United Nations in 1971. Its capital is Thimphu.1966 Gold Proof Set
In 1966 a three coin gold proof set was issued to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Accession of Jigme Wangchuk.Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 Sertum
|
22 | 7.98 | .917 | 0.2352 |
|
2 Sertum
|
29 | 15.98 | .917 | 0.4711 |
|
5 Sertum
|
37 | 39.94 | .917 | 1.1776 |
|
Total in Set
|
63.9 | .917 | 1.8839 |
Prices & Availability
Please contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.| Date | Denomination | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1966 | 3 Coin Set | 40th Anniversary - Accession of Jigme Wangchuk | Proof | 598 | Ask | £1,500 | $2,435 |
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per orderEU Insured Post £10 per order
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USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Coins Wanted We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including Bhutan (Bhutanese) gold coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.
Bhutanese Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Bhutan, please look at our original Chard Coins website.
Reverse of 1966 Gold Proof 1 Sertum
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1966 Gold Proof Set in Presentation Box
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