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5 Tam, Tibet, 1658 (1912) (Pick 1)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1658 (1912)

Issuing entity

Tibet

This 5 Tam note was issued in Tibet, dated 1658 (1912). It belongs to the Srang (1792-1959) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959). It measures 180 × 100 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 1.

Obverse: Green or blue print. Lion at center; red stamp at left; black stamp at right. Reverse: Light green (or blue). Dates on the note follow the Tibetan sexagenary cycle (16th rabjung); Gregorian equivalents are given in brackets in the date field. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Many varieties in size, printing and color. Note in blue (obverse and reverse) is Pick # 1A.

Physical characteristics

Size
180 × 100 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Currency
Srang (1792-1959)
Demonetized
Yes

Design

Obverse
Green or blue print. Lion at center; red stamp at left; black stamp at right.
Reverse
Light green (or blue).

Identification

Value
5 Tam
Dates recorded
1658 (1912)
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 1

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P1
  • NumistaN# 201708

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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