100th anniversary of Kanysh Satpayev 20 tenge Uncirculated Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 20 ₸
- Metal
- Neyzilber
- Mass
- 0.38oz (11.2 g)
- Diameter
- 31.00
- Mintage
- 50000
- Quality
- Uncirculated
- Year
- 1999
The 20 tenge coin of Kazakhstan, issued in 1999, commemorates the 100th anniversary of Kanysh Satpayev, an outstanding scientist, geologist, and one of the founders of Kazakhstan’s academic science. His name is closely associated with the development of geology, the exploration of the country’s mineral resources, and the establishment of a national scientific school. The issue was released to mark this anniversary and is part of a series dedicated to notable events and prominent figures of Kazakhstan. The coin is made of nickel silver and weighs 11.17 g. Such issues are of interest as commemorative tokens of respect for historical figures who made a significant contribution to the development of the state, science, and public thought.
