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Nur-Astana Mosque 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
2009

The 500 ₸ silver coin, weighing 31.10 g, is dedicated to the Nur-Astana Mosque, one of the well-known religious landmarks of Kazakhstan’s modern capital. The mosque was built in 2005 and has become a prominent part of the city’s architectural appearance. The building is distinguished by harmonious proportions and a striking silhouette: four minarets rise to a height of 62 meters, and the total area of the complex is about 4,000 square meters. The coin’s design conveys the recognizable image of the mosque, associated with the country’s spiritual life and the development of Islamic architecture in Kazakhstan. The coin is struck in .925 silver.

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