2017 Kazakhstan Year of the Dog 500 Tenge Gold Proof Coin 7.78 g Au 999.9 Mintage 1,000 500 tenge 0.25 oz proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Au 999,9
- Mass
- 0.25oz (7.8 g)
- Diameter
- 21.87
- Mintage
- 1000
- Quality
- proof
- Year
- 2017
# 2017 Kazakhstan Oriental Calendar Year of the Dog 500 Tenge Gold Proof Coin
The **Year of the Dog** coin is a 2017 gold proof issue of the **Republic of Kazakhstan**, released as part of the **Oriental Calendar** series. Struck in **Au 999.9** gold, this collector coin combines a zodiac-themed concept with a limited mintage and refined proof finish.
## Specifications
- **Country:** Kazakhstan
- **Year:** 2017
- **Series:** Oriental Calendar - Kazakhstan
- **Denomination:** 500 tenge
- **Metal:** Gold
- **Fineness:** Au 999.9
- **Weight:** 7.78 g
- **Fine metal content:** 0.3 oz
- **Quality:** Proof
- **Mintage:** 1,000 pieces
## Overview
This issue represents the **Year of the Dog** in the traditional oriental calendar cycle. It was produced for collectors and forms part of Kazakhstan’s recognized zodiac coin program. With its **7.78 g** weight, **999.9 fine gold** composition, and **proof** striking quality, the coin is a notable modern commemorative release from the Kazakh Mint.
Its limited **mintage of 1,000 pieces** adds to its collectible appeal within both world coin and lunar-themed collections.
