Казахстан
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30 Years Since the Closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site (1) 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 1oz (31.1 g)
- Diameter
- 38.61
- Mintage
- 5000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2021
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Issued by Kazakhstan in 2021, this 500 tenge silver coin commemorates the 30th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site, one of the most significant events in the country’s modern history. For decades, the Semipalatinsk Test Site was associated with nuclear testing and its severe humanitarian and environmental consequences. By dedicating this commemorative issue to the anniversary, Kazakhstan emphasizes the importance of peace, preserving historical memory, and rejecting nuclear weapons. The coin was struck in .925 silver and weighs 31.10 g. It is part of Kazakhstan’s Outstanding Events and People series and reflects the state’s attention to key historical milestones that have shaped the nation’s identity and international policy.
