The 500 ₸ gold coin “Year of the Rabbit” was issued by the National Bank of Kazakhstan in 2011 as part of the Oriental Calendar series. The coin is struck in .9999 fine gold and weighs 7.78 g. This issue is dedicated to one of the signs of the Eastern calendar, which in traditional culture is associated with peacefulness, caution, gentleness, and prosperity. The coin is of interest both to collectors of Kazakhstani issues and to those who focus on lunar calendar themes. The series is characterized by a combination of Kazakhstan’s state symbols and imagery connected with the corresponding year, making these coins recognizable and sought after in numismatic collections.
