Khodzha Akhmet Yassaui. Turkestan (100)-Reverse
Khodzha Akhmet Yassaui. Turkestan (100)-Averse

Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum, Turkestan 100 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан

Specifications

Country
Казахстан
Denomination
100 ₸
Metal
Silver 925
Mass
1oz (31.1 g)
Diameter
38.61
Mintage
6000
Quality
Proof
Year
2008

This commemorative coin of Kazakhstan is dedicated to the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Turkestan, one of the most renowned architectural and spiritual monuments of Central Asia. This remarkable complex is associated with the poet and preacher Ahmed Yasawi, who had a profound influence on the development of Turkic Islamic culture. Built during the era of Timur, the mausoleum is regarded as an important historical shrine and is among the most significant cultural heritage sites in the region. The coin was issued as part of a series devoted to the world’s famous mosques and highlights the importance of Turkestan as a center of pilgrimage and history. The face value is 100 tenge. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 31.10 grams.

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