Tibet 1950 10 Srang Uncirculated Restrike Coin, Authorised by the Dalai Lama

A snow lion before mountain peaks, beneath sun and crescent motifs, anchors the design of this Tibet 10 Srang copper-nickel restrike. Tibetan characters occupy the surrounding petal-shaped panels; the other side combines central script with intricate ornamental details. Beaded borders and a reeded edge frame the design, recalling the 1950 Tibetan issue in an uncirculated collector striking. This is not the separate silver proof version.

The initiative began in South Australia. Three numismatists behind Adelaide-based Tibetan Coin Distributors conceived, organised and funded the restrike programme, arranging authorisation from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and production by Valcambi in Switzerland. The Dalai Lama favoured reviving an existing Tibetan coin rather than issuing a new design, seeking to avoid offending the Chinese government. This copper-nickel 10 Srang brings that Australian-led undertaking together with the distinctive imagery of historic Tibetan coinage. Secure this uncirculated restrike for your collection at FORTYMILLION.

Specifications

Q. Is this coin silver or copper-nickel?
A. This example is copper-nickel. It is not the separate silver proof version.

Q. Is this a proof coin?
A. No. This listing is for the uncirculated collector restrike.

Q. Was it struck in 1950?
A. No. The 1950 date identifies the original Tibetan issue being reproduced. This is a later restrike, not a coin struck for circulation in 1950.

Q. What makes the Australian connection significant?
A. Three South Australian numismatists conceived, organised and funded the programme through Tibetan Coin Distributors in Adelaide, with the striking carried out by Valcambi in Switzerland.

Q. Why approve a restrike instead of a new coin design?
A. The Dalai Lama favoured reproducing an existing Tibetan coin rather than creating a new design to avoid offending the Chinese government.