
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 commemorative coin of Kazakhstan is dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the Eurasian Economic Union and reflects the importance of integration processes within the member states of the union. The issue is timed to an important date in the history of the EAEU, which was established to promote economic cooperation, expand the common market, and strengthen business ties between the participating countries. The coin has a face value of 50000 ₸ and is made of .9999 gold, with a weight of 1000.00 g. This issue is of interest both to collectors and to admirers of modern Kazakh numismatics, as it is associated with a notable international event and highlights Kazakhstan’s role in the development of Eurasian partnership. The coin holds a special place among commemorative issues dedicated to significant events in the country’s recent history.