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...
MEDRESE (Madrasa) 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 ₸ silver coin, weighing 24 grams, is dedicated to the madrasa in Semey associated with the years of Abai Kunanbayev’s studies. Its obverse depicts the façade of this educational institution, which played a notable role in shaping the future poet and thinker. The reference to the madrasa highlights the importance of both spiritual and secular education in Abai’s biography and also recalls the cultural environment in which his views were formed. The composition emphasizes the architectural appearance of the building, making it the central focus of the issue. Struck in sterling silver (Ag 925), the coin is regarded as a commemorative issue connected with Abai’s legacy and the history of Kazakh culture.
