Asia · Bhutan · G035

Butter and Grain

Grain, butter and cloth traded directly in a Himalayan kingdom.

Back of Butter and Grain: the Bhutan's barter and in-kind economy tradition, how a note would work, and the traits of Noun #16 — Back · the tradition

Security Edition v2

The same note set like a banknote: full engraved portrait of Noun #16, guilloche, watermark, thread, foil stripe and microtext, all printed art. What's on it

Security Edition front of Butter and Grain: a line-engraved portrait of the full actual Noun #16 in a guilloche oval beside a watermark window, thread and holographic-look stripe — Security Edition · front

Security Edition back of Butter and Grain: a color medallion of Noun #16 in a guilloche rosette, with the note's story — Security Edition · back

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The tradition · until the 1960s

Bhutan's barter and in-kind economy

Indian and Bhutanese coins circulated in Bhutan, but until the 1960s most transactions were barter; a decimal rupee became standard in 1957, and the ngultrum replaced it in 1974.

Source: Bhutan: Currency (Library of Congress Country Studies) ↗

How a note would work

Bushels are earned by bringing grain, dairy or woven goods to a village exchange and spent on other households' produce or help. They are never bought or cashed out.

Design concept inspired by this tradition, not issued by or for the people who keep it. Not legal tender, not for sale, no cash value, no redemption and no investment rights.

Front SVG ↓ Back SVG ↓ Machine edition

PlaceBhutan
Erauntil the 1960s
RegionAsia
UnitBushel · Bushels
Face value4 Bushels
SerialGB-G035-N0016
NounActual Noun #16 ↗
Why this NounBhutan is a Himalayan kingdom, so its note wears a crown.
Headqueencrown
Glassessquare smoke
Bodypeachy B
Accessorymatrix white
Seedbg 1 · body 20 · acc 68 · head 168 · glasses 16