Abilkhan Kasteev. 100 years 50 tenge Uncirculated Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 50 ₸
- Metal
- Neyzilber
- Mass
- 0.38oz (11.2 g)
- Diameter
- 31.00
- Mintage
- 50000
- Quality
- Uncirculated
- Year
- 2004
The commemorative coin of Kazakhstan, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Abylkhan Kasteyev, was issued in 2004 as part of the Outstanding Events and People series. It honors one of the founders of professional fine art in Kazakhstan, whose work played an important role in the development of the nation’s painting and graphic arts. Abylkhan Kasteyev is known as the creator of works reflecting the nature of the steppe, the life of the people, historical changes, and the cultural identity of the country. The coin has a face value of 50 tenge, is made of nickel silver, and weighs 11.17 g. The issue was timed to mark the anniversary and highlights the artist’s importance to the cultural history of Kazakhstan. Such coins are of interest as commemorative state issues associated with the name of an outstanding master whose legacy holds a special place in the art of the republic.
