Coin collecting for beginners
Proof vs UNC: the difference using KOKBORI as an example
On the left is the 2023 KOKBORI in Proof, and on the right is the same coin in UNC. Both are struck in 999.9 fine silver, weigh 31.10 g and have a face...
AQQY (Swan) (16) 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 1oz (31.1 g)
- Diameter
- 38.61
- Mintage
- 4000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2021
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The 500 ₸ silver coin, weighing 31.10 g, is dedicated to the swan, one of the most significant images in the worldview of the ancient Turkic peoples. In the traditional beliefs of the nomads, this bird was associated with purity, nobility, and the spiritual principle, and was also regarded as an ancient totem with special sacred meaning. The swan was linked to a feminine divine image and revered as a symbol of Umay, the protector of motherhood, the earth, and the continuation of the family line. Through this image, ideas about the origin of life, the protection of offspring, and the connection between humans and nature were conveyed. Struck in .925 silver, the coin reflects an important layer of the cultural heritage of the steppe and an enduring interest in the ancient totemic symbols of the nomadic tradition.
