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...
Zahir Mosque 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
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The 100 ₸ silver coin, issued by Kazakhstan in 2008, is dedicated to the Zahir Mosque and is part of the "Famous Mosques of the World - Kazakhstan" series, which highlights notable Islamic architectural monuments within Kazakhstan. The Zahir Mosque, located in the city of Aktobe, is one of Kazakhstan's most significant religious and cultural landmarks. Built in the early 20th century, the mosque is renowned for its elegant domes and slender minarets, symbolizing the rich heritage of Kazakh Islamic architecture. The coin’s design faithfully reproduces the mosque’s distinctive architectural features, emphasizing its historical and cultural importance. Struck in .925 silver, the coin weighs 31.10 grams and has a diameter of 38.61 mm. This issue is of interest to collectors of Kazakh numismatics as well as those who appreciate coins dedicated to world religious and architectural landmarks.
