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Year of the Dog 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 1oz (31.1 g)
- Diameter
- 38.61
- Mintage
- 3000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2017
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The 500 ₸ silver coin of Kazakhstan, “Year of the Dog,” continues the series dedicated to the Eastern calendar. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 31.10 g. Its design is devoted to one of the twelve symbols of the calendar cycle, which in Eastern tradition is associated with loyalty, reliability, and a sense of justice. The coin’s artwork follows the distinctive style of the series, combining national decorative motifs with the image of the animal corresponding to a particular year. This issue is of interest both to collectors of Kazakh numismatics and to those who collect coins themed around the lunar calendar. The coin is also regarded as a commemorative issue reflecting cultural ideas about time and the symbolism of the year.
