KOLOBOK (Kolobok) 50 tenge Uncirculated Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 50 ₸
- Metal
- Neyzilber
- Mass
- 0.38oz (11.2 g)
- Diameter
- 31.00
- Mintage
- 100000
- Quality
- Uncirculated
- Year
- 2013
The 50 ₸ commemorative coin of Kazakhstan is dedicated to Kolobok, the hero of a well-known Russian folk tale familiar to several generations of readers. The issue continues a series devoted to the folk tales of the peoples of Kazakhstan and to characters that hold a notable place in cultural memory. In the story, Kolobok appears as a clever and cheerful character whose journey is built around a sequence of encounters and recurring motifs, making the figure instantly recognizable and one of the most popular in folklore. The coin is made of nickel silver (nickel alloy) and weighs 11.17 g. This issue is of interest as a reminder of the tradition of oral folk art and of fairy-tale plots that continue to retain their significance in modern culture.
