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Babaji Khatun Mausoleum 500 tenge 0.77 oz Proof Казахстан

Specifications

Country
Казахстан
Denomination
500 ₸
Metal
Silver 925
Mass
0.75oz (24 g)
Diameter
37.00
Mintage
3000
Quality
Proof
Year
2002

The 500 ₸ silver proof coin, weighing 24.00 g, is dedicated to the Babaji Khatun Mausoleum, one of the well-known monuments of medieval architecture in Kazakhstan. The mausoleum dates back to the 11th–12th centuries and is located near the Aisha Bibi Mausoleum, about 18 kilometers from Taraz. The structure stands out for the unity of its architectural design, its strict monumentality, and at the same time the graceful plasticity of its forms. The monument is especially renowned for its expressive dome and its distinctive decorative style, characteristic of the architecture of that period. The Babaji Khatun Mausoleum has significant historical and cultural importance and is included in Kazakhstan’s National List of Sacred Sites. Struck in .925 silver, the coin reflects respect for the nation’s heritage and for monuments connected with the country’s history and spiritual tradition.

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