Shokan (500)-Reverse
Shokan (500)-Averse

Chokan Valikhanov 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан

Specifications

Country
Казахстан
Denomination
500 ₸
Metal
Silver 925
Mass
1oz (31.1 g)
Diameter
38.61
Mintage
3000
Quality
Proof
Year
2014

The 500 ₸ silver coin is dedicated to Shokan Ualikhanov, an outstanding Kazakh scholar, traveler, ethnographer, and educator whose name holds an important place in the history of Kazakhstan. The issue is part of a series devoted to portraits featured on banknotes and highlights the significance of a figure whose image is familiar to many through the national currency system. The coin was struck in .925 silver and weighs 31.10 g. The image of Shokan Ualikhanov symbolizes the pursuit of knowledge, a spirit of exploration, and a major contribution to the study of the culture, history, and traditions of the peoples of Central Asia. This coin is of interest as a commemorative issue reflecting respect for the national heritage and for the outstanding figures of Kazakh science and culture.

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