Kolobok (500)-Averse
Kolobok (500)-Reverse

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

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.

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