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What PROOF and UNC Mean for Coins
The condition and quality of a coin’s strike directly affect its collectible and investment appeal. Descriptions often include the labels PROOF and UNC,...


The 500 ₸ silver coin of Kazakhstan, “Year of the Monkey,” continues the series dedicated to the Eastern calendar. Such issues are characterized by the use of the traditional symbolism of the twelve-year cycle, in which each year is represented by its own figure. In Eastern culture, the Monkey is associated with intelligence, alertness, ingenuity, and energy, so this issue is perceived not only as a numismatic item but also as a commemorative piece with vivid symbolic meaning. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 31.10 g. It is of interest to collectors of Kazakh numismatics, as well as to those who collect issues dedicated to the lunar calendar and modern commemorative silver coins.