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Proof and UNC coins: what the terms mean
Proof describes a method of manufacture and finish. UNC, short for uncirculated, generally describes a coin with no wear from circulation. They answer...
15 years of Tenge 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 1oz (31.1 g)
- Diameter
- 38.61
- Mintage
- 5000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2008
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The coin dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the tenge features a composition set against a background of graphic symbols of Kazakhstan’s national currency. In the central part, there is a collage of three well-known commemorative coins: “Horseman,” “Regel’s Tulip,” and “Space.” This design emphasizes the development of the tenge as an important national symbol and reflects the connection of monetary circulation with the country’s history, culture, and modern achievements. The artistic design conveys the idea of continuity and the significance of the national currency in the life of independent Kazakhstan. The coin has a face value of 500 ₸, is made of .925 silver, and weighs 31.10 g.
