Leontopodium (edelweiss)-Reverse
Leontopodium (edelweiss)-Averse

EDELWEISS (Edelweiss) 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
2007

The 500 ₸ silver proof coin weighing 31.10 g is dedicated to the edelweiss, a rare mountain plant valued for its unusual appearance and closely associated with alpine flora. More than 30 species of edelweiss are known worldwide, and two of them are found in Kazakhstan. The plant’s name derives from the Greek words leon, meaning “lion,” and podion, meaning “foot.” This interpretation is linked to its appearance: the dense flower clusters surrounded by soft, downy bracts indeed resemble a lion’s paw. Struck in .925 silver, the coin presents this plant as one of the notable representatives of Kazakhstan’s flora and highlights the importance of preserving the country’s natural diversity.

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