
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 1000 tenge silver coin, weighing 31.10 g, was issued in Kazakhstan in 2024 as part of the “Mosques and Cathedrals of Kazakhstan” series. It is dedicated to the Central Mosque of Astana, which opened in 2022 and is considered the largest mosque in Kazakhstan and in all of Central Asia. The design features the recognizable appearance of this modern architectural landmark, which has become one of the capital’s notable religious and cultural attractions. The composition is complemented by an inscription in Arabic conveying a traditional Muslim greeting. Struck in .925 silver, the coin continues the thematic series devoted to the country’s outstanding religious buildings.