This year marks the 800th anniversary of the birth of Khubilai Khaan. In connection with this event, The Central Bank of Mongolia or Mongolbank has issued a commemorative silver coin of Khubilai Khaan. According to historical sources, the fifth Khaan of the Great Mongolian Empire Khubilai was born in autumn of 1215. 
The silver coin that costs 10 thousand tugrics has a diameter of 38 millimeters and weighs 25 grams.
The new coin for Khubilai Khaan was issued with an aim to advertize our country’s history and culture as well as to add new item to people’s collections.
A year ago Bank of Mongolia has issued golden coin with image of Chinggis Khan, while silver coin with Chinggis Khan was issued several years ago. Golden coin with image of Uguudei Khan was made in very few numbers by an order of a private company.
By the way, the Mongolbank is planning to issue more silver coins with the images of all 37 Great Khaans of Mongolian Empire in the coming years. The official opening ceremony for the Khubilai Khaan’s coin will take place next Monday.