This coin continues the “Cult Animals – Totems of the Nomads” series and is dedicated to the image of the deer, which held a special place in the spiritual culture of the steppe peoples. In the beliefs of the ancient nomads, the deer was associated with the idea of clan origin, the renewal of life, and the continuity of generations. In the symbolic system of the Proto-Turks, it was regarded as an ancestor and a sacred protector. The artistic concept combines a realistic depiction of the animal with decorative stylization inspired by the Saka animal style. This approach emphasizes not only the deer’s natural grace, but also its symbolic significance in the traditional worldview. The coin is struck in .925 silver, has a face value of 5,000 tenge, and weighs 777.50 g.
