This coin tops all as far as the man's hat goes, looks a bit off kilter or maybe even a little quirky but I would never talk against anyone's culture besides, I like his hat! Maybe not something I would wear but different strokes is what makes this world a better place for all. Here's some quick facts on the coin, it's dated 1975 Bhutan 25 Chetrums coin (KM#40) features a diameter of 18.9 mm, a weight of 2.6 grams, and is composed of copper-nickel, wish it was gold but that would be out of my price range!
It is indeed cool looking. Curious, and wanting to see photos, I had to Google his "hat". It is called The Raven Crown. Here's an earlier King of Bhutan, Ugyen Wangchuck, wearing it in 1905. Image credit: By John Claude White - British Library, Public Domain, via Wikimedia
1950, ½ Rupee, Bhutan. Crowned bust of king Jigme Wangchuck. Minted in Calcutta, India. I enjoy coins like this one due to the fun of investgating where they come from. Numista # 9170
I’ve been a World coin collector for decades, but I cannot recall ever having owned a single piece from Bhutan, even in my bulk bag cherrypicking days.
I have had these three coins since the 1960's: Bhutan 25 Naya Paisa 1966 Copper-nickel, 19 mm, 2.9 gm King Jigme Wangchuk (1906-1952) Bhutan 50 Naya Paisa 1966 Copper-nickel, 24 mm, 5.9 gm Bhutan Rupee 1966 Copper-nickel, 29 mm, 11.8 gm Bhutan is located in the Himalaya mountains between India and China.
