Bhutan 1996 10000 ngultrums

from Goldberg sale 98, lot 2346

This specimen was lot 2346 in Goldberg sale 98 (Los Angeles, June 2017), where it sold for $1,704. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Bhutan. 10,000 Ngultrums, 1996. National emblem within circle. Reverse: Snow leopard. Mintage 500 struck. NGC graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo. WINGS." Wildlife themed NCLT's are a popular way for impoverished governments to show support for the environment without actually having to do anything to preserve it.

Recorded mintage: 500 proofs.

Specification: 31.11 g, 0.999 fine gold.

Catalog reference: KM-117.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, John Lavender, Yifu Che, Jason Villareal and Stephen Harvey, Goldberg Sale 98: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2017.

Link to:

• Bhutan 1982 sertum 75th anniversary of the monarchy
• 1994 5 sertums, Olympics, taekwondo
• Coins and currency dated 1996
• return to coins of Bhutan