Author: Wolfgang Bertsch
Publisher: Library of Tibetan Works & Archives
Year: 1997
Language: English
Pages: 93
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8186470166
Description
This work explores both the content and design of the currency, and provides a thoroughly researched and comprehensive Bibliography of Tibetan currency representing a unique blend of printing skills and the artistic genius.
Paper currency was only introduced into Tibet in the early 20th century, and yet Tibetan banknotes are arguably the most attractive among world currencies. The designs on the banknotes include both religious and national symbols, such as the snow lion and the lung rta ('wind horse'), and most are printed in vivid colors.
This currency represents a unique blend of printing skills and the artistic genius inspired by a long historical tradition of painting in Tibet. Those banknotes which survive are a testament to Tibet's independent status prior to 1959, and serve as a tangible reminder of Tibetan material culture.
The author of this numismatic study explores both the content and design of the currency, and provides a thoroughly researched and comprehensive Bibliography for those who wish to pursue the subject further.
Contents
Publisher's Note
Preface
Introduction
PART ONE
The 5 Tam note
The 10 Tam note
The 15 Tam note
The 25 Tam note
The blue 50 Tam note
The multicolored 50 Tam note
PART TWO
The 100 Tam srang note
The 100m Srang note
The 10 Srang note
The 5 Srang note
The 25 Srang note
Appendix I
Appendix II
Appendix III
Notes
Bibliography