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...
KOLOBOK (Kolobok) (658) 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
- 2012
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The commemorative coin of Kazakhstan, “Kolobok,” is dedicated to one of the most recognizable characters from a Russian folk tale, well known to several generations of readers and listeners. The image of Kolobok is associated with traditional folklore, in which a simple and memorable story conveys popular ideas about resourcefulness, gullibility, and the consequences of overconfidence. This issue continues a series devoted to the fairy tales of the peoples of Kazakhstan and highlights the importance of literary and oral heritage in cultural memory. The coin is struck in .925 silver, has a weight of 31.10 g, and a face value of 500 tenge. It is of interest as a thematic issue that brings together numismatics and the world of folk tales.
