Denga (500)-Averse
Denga (500)-Reverse

DENGA 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан

Specifications

Country
Казахстан
Denomination
500 ₸
Metal
Silver 925
Mass
1oz (31.1 g)
Diameter
38.61
Mintage
5000
Quality
Proof
Year
2004

The 500 ₸ silver coin is dedicated to the denga, one of the best-known coins of medieval monetary circulation in the territory of Kazakhstan and neighboring regions. This issue highlights the historical traditions of coin minting and the development of trade in the steppe cities, where such money played an important role in economic life. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 31.10 g. Its artistic concept is linked to examples of ancient coinage and conveys the distinctive features of the numismatic heritage that has preserved evidence of the region’s political, economic, and cultural history. This issue is of interest as a commemorative piece reflecting the continuity of the monetary system and respect for historical sources.

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