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...
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
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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.
