Currency of Bhutan 100 Ngultrum Commemorative banknote 2011 Royal Wedding
Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan has issued 100 Ngultrum denomination banknotes to commemorate the 13 October 2011 royal wedding of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Ashi Jetsun Pema Wangchuck.
Obverse: Portraits of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema; 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.
Reverse: Dragons; The Punakha Dzong in Punakha, where the wedding ceremony took place (aka Pungtang Dechen Photrang Dzong, meaning “the palace of great happiness or bliss”).
Solid security thread with demetalized ROYAL WEDDING.
Color: Orange, brown, and red.
Dimensions: 145 x 70 mm. 2011.
Introduction: October 13, 2011.
