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Bhutan
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100 Ngultrum, 2006
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Front: Jigme Singye Wangchuck (1955-), King of Bhutan 1972-2006
Back: Tashichho Dzong
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Tashichho Dzong
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500 Ngultrum, 2006
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Front: Jigme Singye Wangchuck (1955-), King of Bhutan 1972-2006
Back: Punakha Dzong
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Punakha Dzong
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1000 Ngultrum, 2008
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Front: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (1980-), King of Bhutan 2006-present
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100, 500 and 1000 Ngultrum scans courtesy ybnotes.
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100 Ngultrum, 2011
Royal Wedding Commemorative
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Face of Souvenir Folder
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Front: Mythical angel carrying the Raven Crown; national emblem; royal wedding logo consisting of khorlo (wheel) signifying royalty,
circles with dhar (ceremonial scarf) signifying eternal union of thap (method) and sherab (wisdom), and the dham tshig tsangma and lotus,
symbolizing purity of union; King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema
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The Royal Couple
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Bhutan, bordered by India, Tibet and Sikkim, was part of British India in the mid
19th Century. Hereditary monarchy was established in 1907 with the British retained
control of external affairs. The responsibility for foreign affairs was assumed by
India in 1949. For a more detailed
country profile, see CIA World Factbook on Bhutan.
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