Coin collecting for beginners
Proof vs UNC: the difference using KOKBORI as an example
On the left is the 2023 KOKBORI in Proof, and on the right is the same coin in UNC. Both are struck in 999.9 fine silver, weigh 31.10 g and have a face...
BERKUTCHI (Golden Eagle Hunter) 100 tenge 0.77 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 100 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 0.75oz (24 g)
- Diameter
- 37.00
- Mintage
- 6000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 1995
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The 100 tenge silver coin, weighing 24 grams, is dedicated to the image of the berkutchi and is connected with the poetic legacy of Abai Kunanbayev. The design conveys one of the most vivid motifs of steppe life: the traditional hunt with a golden eagle. The scene is inspired by Abai’s lines describing an early morning departure into the mountains, with a trained bird of prey sitting calmly and confidently on the hunter’s shoulder. This choice of theme highlights the importance of folk customs, the close bond between humans and nature, and the special place of eagle hunting in the culture of Kazakhstan. Struck in .925 silver, the coin reflects not only a literary image but also the atmosphere of the nomadic tradition, in which skill, endurance, and respect for an ancient craft held great significance.
