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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 was issued by the National Bank of Kazakhstan in 2016 as part of the Oriental Calendar series. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 31.10 g. This issue is dedicated to the Year of the Rooster in the Eastern calendar, which is widely known and honored in many Asian cultures. The design features the traditional animal motif used throughout the series, associated with a specific year of the calendar cycle, emphasizing the coin’s symbolic meaning and commemorative character. The coin is of interest both to collectors of Kazakh numismatics and to those who collect issues dedicated to the Oriental Calendar.