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...
The Legend of Dangun 500 tenge 0.77 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 0.75oz (24 g)
- Diameter
- 37.00
- Mintage
- 2000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2016
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The 500 ₸ commemorative coin of Kazakhstan, “Legend of Tangun,” is dedicated to one of the key figures of Korean mythological tradition. In legend, Tangun is regarded as the grandson of the Lord of Heaven and the legendary founder of the ancient state of Gojoseon, which is commonly considered the first state formation on the Korean Peninsula. This theme highlights the series’ interest in legends and the spiritual heritage of different peoples. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 24.00 g. The issue reflects an effort to present important myths that have influenced historical memory and cultural identity. The image of Tangun holds a special place in Korean tradition, linking ideas of the heavenly origin of power, ancient history, and national legend.
