Улаанбаатар
“Khubilai Khaan’s Mongol Navy” Commemorative Coin Now on the Market
Economy
Ulaanbaatar, November 15, 2024 /MONTSAME/. The Central Bank of Mongolia has issued the commemorative coin titled “Khubilai Khaan’s Mongol Navy,” commissioned by the National Center for Cultural Heritage of Mongolia. The coin marks the 750th anniversary of the Mongol Empire’s invasion of Japan and the discovery of the ship of Khubilai Khaan’s naval fleet at the bottom of Takashima Island in Matsuura, Japan, to promote cultural heritage and raise awareness of the historical event. The “Khubilai Khaan’s Mongol Navy” commemorative coin was introduced to the public at the International Symposium on 750 Years of History after Khubilai Khaan’s Invasion of Japan at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, according to the Central Bank of Mongolia.
The obverse side of the coin illustrates the computer-generated model of Khubilai Khaan’s naval ship floating in the ocean and the wooden hull of the shipwreck discovered through underwater archeology. The coin features the inscription “Khubilai Khaan’s Mongol Navy” at the top, and the discovery site “Takashima” at the bottom. Additionally, Takashima, meaning “Falcon Island,” is symbolized by an image of a falcon flying above the ship.
The commemorative coin is made of gold-plated copper. It weighs 50 grams and has a diameter of 38.6 millimeters.
The illustrations and documentation depicted on the commemorative coin are based on the work of Japanese researchers over the past 30 years. The coin was created with the official permission of the Matsuura City Government, the Matsuura Historical Museum, Nara University, Kokugakuin University, and in collaboration with the Honorary Consulate of Mongolia in Fukuoka.
The Treasury of the Central Bank of Mongolia previously issued several coins, including the “Khubilai Khaan” 25-gram silver commemorative coin in 2015 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the birth of Kublai Khaan, the “Mongolia-Japan” 1-ounce silver commemorative coin in 2018 as part of the cooperation between Mongolia and Japan, and the “The Decree of Khubilai Khaan” silver banknote (5 grams and 1 ounce) to mark the centennial of the establishment of the Central Bank of Mongolia.
