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...
Alpamys Batyr 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
- 2009
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The 500 ₸ silver coin weighing 31.10 g is dedicated to Alpamys, one of the most renowned heroes of the Kazakh epic tradition. His image is associated with spiritual strength, loyalty, nobility, and readiness to defend his native land. The story of this batyr holds an important place in the oral tradition and conveys the worldview of steppe culture, in which courage, justice, and respect for one’s people were highly valued. Struck in .925 silver, the coin draws attention to the rich heritage of Kazakh folklore and serves as a reminder of the importance of epic tales in preserving historical memory and cultural values.
