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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...
25 years of Tenge (346) 500 tenge 2 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 2oz (62.2 g)
- Diameter
- 50.00
- Mintage
- 1000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2018
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The 500 tenge commemorative coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 62.20 grams. The issue marks the 25th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s national currency and reflects an important milestone in the history of the country’s monetary circulation. A distinctive feature of this piece is the use of modern design technologies: for the first time, double-sided gilding and digital printing were applied in its production. Set against a glossy field is the image of the 1 tenge coin, which marks the beginning of the coin series of independent Kazakhstan. This artistic concept emphasizes the continuity of the monetary system and the symbolic importance of the first tenge issues for the state. The coin is of interest as a commemorative numismatic issue connected with the history of the formation of the national currency.
