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50 Tam, Tibet, 1672–1687 (1926–1941) (Pick 7)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1672-1687 (1926-1941)

Issuing entity

Tibet

This 50 Tam note was issued in Tibet, with dates recorded from 1672–1687 (1926–1941). It belongs to the Srang (1792-1959) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959). It measures 201 × 118 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 7.

Obverse: Blue and red on yellow underprint. To lions playing with a ball at centre. Reverse: Four red rectangles with lions, dragon, tiger and stylized creature. 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

In the example note provided above, an explanation of how the year of printing is derived, is provided. All notes do not have a second line of writing on the top of the note's obverse. But if they do, the following image helps clarify how the decade and year of print can be derived. This results in the Tibetan calendar year of 1687. Adding 254 to this results in the Gregorian calendar year of 1941.

Physical characteristics

Size
201 × 118 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Currency
Srang (1792-1959)
Demonetized
Yes

Design

Obverse
Blue and red on yellow underprint. To lions playing with a ball at centre
Reverse
Four red rectangles with lions, dragon, tiger and stylized creature

Identification

Value
50 Tam
Dates recorded
1672-1687 (1926-1941)
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 7

Documentation checklist

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

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P7
  • NumistaN# 235927

Research required

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