
Coin collecting for beginners
Proof vs UNC: the difference using KOKBORI as an example
On the left is the 2023 KOKBORI in Proof, and on the right is the same coin in UNC. Both are struck in 999.9 fine silver, weigh 31.10 g and have a face...


The TEŃGEGE 30 JYL commemorative coin with a face value of 1000 ₸ was issued by the National Bank of Kazakhstan to mark the 30th anniversary of the national currency. The piece is dedicated to an important date in the country’s history and reflects the significance of the tenge as one of the symbols of state independence and the republic’s economic development. Its design incorporates the idea of continuity in monetary circulation, while the artistic concept emphasizes the connection between modern Kazakhstan and the stages in the formation of its financial system. The coin is struck in .925 silver with a .999 tantalum insert and weighs 84.32 g. This issue is of interest both to collectors and to those who collect commemorative coins dedicated to key events and notable anniversaries of Kazakhstan.