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...
Central Mosque of Almaty 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
- 2006
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The 500 ₸ silver coin is dedicated to the Central Republican Mosque of Almaty, one of the best-known Muslim places of worship in Kazakhstan. The mosque was built in 1999 and became a prominent part of the city’s architectural landscape. The building is distinguished by its monumental forms, large dome, and slender minarets, as well as by its combination of traditional Islamic motifs with a modern approach to construction. The issuance of this coin highlights the mosque’s importance as a spiritual, cultural, and public center. The coin is made of .925 silver and weighs 31.10 g. It is of interest as a commemorative issue connected with the architectural and religious heritage of Kazakhstan.
