SHURALEE (Shuralee) 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 ₸ coin struck in nickel silver is dedicated to the image of Shurale, a well-known character in Tatar and Bashkir folklore. In folk legends, it is a mythical forest being associated with the world of nature, mystery, and ancient beliefs. In terms of its symbolic meaning, Shurale is often compared to the Slavic Leshy or the classical Satyr; however, in the Turkic tradition, this figure has its own distinctive features and a special place in fairy-tale culture. The issue reflects an interest in the diversity of narratives preserved in the oral heritage of the peoples of Kazakhstan. Weighing 11.17 g, the coin presents the theme of the folk tale as an important part of cultural memory and introduces one of the region’s most vivid mythological characters.
