Bhutanese Ngultrum in Brunei dollar

BTN Bhutanese Ngultrum

Country of application:
Butane

Coin denominations in circulation:
20, 25, 50 devils, 1 ngultrum.

Denominations of banknotes in circulation:
1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 ngultrum.

History reference:
The Bhutanese Ngultrum is the currency of Bhutan. The official currency of the kingdom since 1974 (before that, the currency of Bhutan was the Bhutanese rupee, although sometimes the modern ngultrum ...is also called the "rupee of Bhutan"). Each BTN has 100 devils. The currency has been in circulation since 1974. Before that, only rupees were used in the country. Occasionally, Bhutan issues commemorative banknotes with unique themes. At one time, banknotes were printed here with scenes of a royal wedding, with mythical angels and lotuses - traditional symbols of Asia.

BND Brunei dollar

Country of application:
Brunei, Singapore

Coin denominations in circulation:
5, 10, 20, 50 sep.

Denominations of banknotes in circulation:
1, 5, 10, 50, 100 dollars.

History reference:
The Brunei dollar is the currency of Brunei. Early currency in Brunei included cowrie shells. Brunei is famous for its bronze teapots, which were used as currency in trade along the coast of North Bo...rneo. Brunei issued pewter coins called pitis in 1285 AH (1868 AD). Their issue followed the one cent coins in 1304 AH. (1888 AD). This cent was equal to one hundredth of a dollar. The Brunei dollar replaced the Malayan dollar and the British Borneo dollar in 1967 after the formation of Malaysia and the independence of Singapore. Until June 23, 1973, the Malaysian ringgit was exchanged at par for the Singapore dollar and the Brunei dollar.