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500 Tögrög Marco Polo
| Issuer | Bank of Mongolia |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Weight | 31.1 g |
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| Obverse description | The national emblem of the Bank of Mongolia occupies the central field, rendered in fine detail. The denomination '500 ТӨГРӨГ' appears in the lower portion of the field, flanked by the inscription 'MONGOLIA' and the silver specification '1 OZ .999 SILVER'. The legends 'MONGOL BANK' and 'MONGOL ULUS' are inscribed in both Latin and traditional Mongolian (folded) script along the sides of the emblem. The overall design is set within a circular border typical of modern Mongolian commemorative coinage. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts Marco Polo standing prominently in the central field, rendered in high relief, holding his celebrated manuscript in one hand and a scroll in the other. To his side, an evocative scene features a camel caravan traversing a stylized landscape, evoking the Silk Road journey described in his travels. A cartographic representation of the route between Venice, Karakorum, and Beijing is incorporated into the design. The surrounding legend references key locations from his journey and the title of his famous account. The year of issue '2020' appears in the lower portion of the reverse field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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