Zhoshi Khan Mausoleum-Reverse
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Jochi Khan 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
2005

The 500 ₸ silver proof coin, weighing 24.00 g, is dedicated to the Mausoleum of Jochi Khan, one of the most renowned monuments of medieval architecture in Kazakhstan. This 13th-century mausoleum is located in the Ulytau District of the Karaganda Region and holds great historical significance. According to widely accepted historical accounts, Jochi, the eldest son of Genghis Khan and regarded as the founder of the Golden Horde, is buried here. The monument is associated with an important period in the history of the Great Steppe and reflects the architectural traditions of its time. Struck in .925 silver, the coin draws attention to Kazakhstan’s outstanding cultural heritage and emphasizes the importance of the mausoleum as a valuable historical and architectural site.

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