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...
Chariot. Arpauzen Tract 500 tenge 0.77 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 0.75oz (24 g)
- Diameter
- 37.00
- Mintage
- 3000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2006
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The 500 ₸ silver proof coin, weighing 24.00 g, is dedicated to the petroglyphs of the Arpauzen tract, one of the well-known archaeological sites in the Turkestan Region of Kazakhstan. The design is based on a scene from an ancient rock carving dated to the Bronze Age, specifically the second half of the 2nd century BC. The stone panel depicts a scene involving people and camels, with the central focus placed on a large figure of a two-humped Bactrian camel. This image reflects the economic and cultural life of the ancient inhabitants of the steppe, as well as the importance of caravan animals in the early societies of the region. Struck in .925 silver, the coin conveys the historical value of the monument and serves as a reminder of the rich heritage of Kazakhstan’s ancient art.
