"Kublai Khan's Mongol navy" coin is on the market

Khubilai khaan's Mongol navy coin

To commemorate the 750th anniversary of the discovery of the ship of Kublai Khan’s naval fleet during the Mongol Empire and the historical events related to it, the National Center for Cultural Heritage has commissioned the production and sale of the “Khublai Khan’s Fleet” commemorative coin to promote cultural heritage and raise public awareness of the historical event.

The commemorative coin was unveiled at the “International Symposium on 750 Years of History after Kublai Khan’s Invasion of Japan” event at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan.

The obverse of the coin depicts the wooden hull of a ship that sank at the time, discovered during underwater archaeological excavations at the bottom of the sea, and a computer-generated model of Kublai Khan's boat floating in the ocean.

The coin also features the words "Khublai Khan's Fleet" at the top and the name of the island "Takashima" where the artifact was discovered at the bottom.

Specifications of the "Khublai Khan's Fleet" commemorative coin:

Weight: 50 grams

Year: 2024

Face value: 750 tugriks

Metal: Copper (Gold-plated)

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Quality: Proof

Technology: Smartminting, Ultra High Relief

The illustrations and documentation depicted on the “Khubilai Khan Fleet” commemorative coin are based on the work of Japanese researchers who have studied it over the past 30 years. The coin was created with the official permission of the Matsuura City Government and Museum, Nara University, Kokugakuin University, and in collaboration with the Honorary Consulate of Mongolia in Fukuoka.

The Treasury of the Bank of Mongolia produced and released the “Khubilai Khan” 25-gram silver commemorative coin in 2015 to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the birth of Kublai Khan, the “Mongolia-Japan” 1-ounce silver commemorative coin in 2018 as part of the cooperation between Mongolia and Japan, the “Mongolia-Japan 50 Years” 5-gram silver coin in 2022, and the “Khubilai Khan Decree” silver coin (5 grams and 1 ounce) in 2024 as part of the 100th anniversary of the Bank of Mongolia.

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