Burma Myanmar 5 Pyas {1952-1966} 10S

Period: Union of Burma (1948-1974)

FEATURING
front: Chinze/Chinthe (Burmese half lion half dragon) mythical creature

Chinthe is a leogryph (lion-like creature) that is often seen at the entrances of pagodas and temples in Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Sri Lanka. The chinthe is featured prominently on the Burmese kyat and the Sri Lankan rupee. The chinthe is almost always depicted in pairs, and serve to protect the pagoda. They typically appear as animals, but are sometimes found with human faces.

back: Denomination flanked by sprays, date below

Lettering:
ငါး
ငါးပြား
၁၉၅၅

Translation:
Five
Five Pyas
1955

• quantity 1
• polished Copper-nickel coin
• diameter: 19.5 mm
• weight: 3.17 g
• shape: scalloped (with 12 notches)

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• 24" stainless steel ball chain {2.5mm thick, lightweight 5 g}
• no chain or cord
• 1-1/8" stainless steel keychain with 30 mm ring {see last photo}

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