
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 collectible coin "Coin of Prosperity" was issued in Kazakhstan in 2017 as part of the "Magic Symbols - Kazakhstan" series. This silver proof coin with a face value of 100 tenge weighs 39.3 grams and features a unique amulet shape with a tantalum inlay. The coin is a numismatic item and a symbolic commemorative piece. The use of silver emphasizes the issue's status and artistic expressiveness, while the amulet form and tantalum insert enhance its symbolic significance. This coin is of particular interest to collectors of modern commemorative issues from Kazakhstan and thematic series dedicated to signs, images, and cultural symbols.