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What PROOF and UNC Mean for Coins
The condition and quality of a coin’s strike directly affect its collectible and investment appeal. Descriptions often include the labels PROOF and UNC,...


The AQQY coin, dedicated to the image of the swan, refers to one of the oldest and most significant totems in the worldview of the Proto-Turks. In traditional beliefs, the swan was associated with the feminine principle, purity, protection, and creative power. This image was linked to Umay, a revered ancient deity regarded as Mother Earth and the ancestress of humankind. Through this symbol, the coin reveals an important layer of the spiritual heritage of nomadic culture, where animal totems held a special place in systems of belief and ideas about the origin of the world. The coin is struck in .925 silver, has a face value of 5,000 tenge, and weighs 777.50 g. This issue highlights an interest in historical memory, mythology, and the sacred imagery of the Great Steppe.