Beket-Ata Sanctuary-Reverse
Beket-Ata Sanctuary-Averse

BEKET-ATA UNDERGROUND MOSQUE 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан

Specifications

Country
Казахстан
Denomination
500 ₸
Metal
Silver 925
Mass
1oz (31.1 g)
Diameter
38.61
Mintage
15000
Quality
Proof
Year
2010

The 500 ₸ silver coin, weighing 31.10 g and measuring 38.61 mm in diameter, is dedicated to the Beket-Ata Sanctuary, one of the most revered spiritual sites in Kazakhstan. The underground mosque associated with the name of the educator and Sufi Beket-Ata is carved into the rock and is regarded as an important monument of religious culture, history, and architecture. This site attracts pilgrims and travelers as a place of prayer, solitude, and remembrance. The coin’s design reflects respect for the country’s sacred heritage and seeks to convey the image of this unique structure, which holds a special place in the Muslim tradition of the region. The coin is struck in .925 silver.

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