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What PROOF and UNC Mean for Coins
The condition and quality of a coin’s strike directly affect its collectible and investment appeal. Descriptions often include the labels PROOF and UNC,...


The commemorative coin “Golden Grain of the Steppe” was issued in Kazakhstan in 2017 as part of the “HERITAGE OF THE REPUBLIC - KAZAKHSTAN” series and is dedicated to one of the country’s most important symbols: the grain wealth of the steppe regions. Its design emphasizes the importance of grain as a foundation of agricultural culture, labor, and prosperity. The composition reflects the theme of fertility, closely connected with the history of Kazakhstan’s lands and their role in the development of agriculture. The coin has a face value of 500 ₸, is struck in .925 sterling silver, and weighs 31.10 g. This issue is of interest both to collectors and to those who appreciate numismatic pieces dedicated to national heritage and images associated with the natural and agricultural traditions of Kazakhstan.