Tibetan Eras
- Rab byung: The first year of the first 60-year cycle is equivalent to AD 1027.
- Rab lo: The total number of years since 1027 are counted.
- Tibetan Era (used on Tibetan banknotes): The first year of this era is equivalent to AD 255.
- rgyal lo or bod rgyal lo: The first year of this era is equivalent to 127 BC.
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