Bundle of 100 Sequential Mongolia 2000 100 Tugrik Banknotes, 100pcs

Bundle of 100 Sequential Mongolia 2000 100 Tugrik Banknotes, 100pcs

With a population of just 3.5 million, Mongolia, pressed between China and Russia, is the world's most sparsely populated country. Its geography consists of grassy steppes, mountains, and desert, historically home to a variety of nomadic peoples known for their skills as mounted warriors. The most famous of these, of course, was Genghis Khan, whose conquests in the 13th century created the largest contiguous land empire in history. His grandson, Kublai Khan, even went so far as to conquer China and establish the Yuan dynasty. Of the modern population, approximately half live in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, whilst a third continue the traditional, nomadic way of life with its focus on horses and horse culture.

These banknotes have been produced in Mongolia since 2000. They feature the portrait of Damdiny Sühbaatar revolutionary leader and founding member of the Mongolian People's Party. The tablet beside him is called a paiza, which functioned similarly to a passport or ID badge for Mongol officials in the 13th century. The reverse displays a peaceful scene of horses grazing near mountains.