The 500 ₸ gold coin is dedicated to Al-Farabi, an outstanding thinker of the East, philosopher, scholar, and one of the greatest representatives of medieval science. This issue continues the series connected with portraits depicted on Kazakhstan banknotes and highlights the importance of his legacy for the nation’s culture and history. The coin is struck in .9999 gold and weighs 7.78 g. Its design generally emphasizes a portrait of Al-Farabi along with elements referring to his intellectual contribution and the era associated with his name. The coin is of interest as a commemorative issue dedicated to a figure who influenced the development of philosophy, logic, music, mathematics, and the natural sciences. It also reflects Kazakhstan’s commitment to preserving and promoting the names of great figures associated with the history of the region.
