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TANBALY. BELGI (Sign) 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
- 2002
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This 500 tenge silver coin, weighing 24 grams and measuring 37 mm in diameter, is dedicated to the “Belgi” petroglyph from the Tamgaly complex in Kazakhstan. It features one of the most famous rock images from this monument, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The archaeological complex is located in the south-eastern Balkhash region and was discovered in 1950. The image depicted on the coin dates back to the Bronze Age and is attributed to the second half of the 2nd millennium BC. The name “Belgi” is associated with the meanings of a sign of birth, life, and the primordial origin. The coin is part of a series devoted to the petroglyphs of Kazakhstan and conveys the character of the ancient rock carving, its symbolism, and its connection to the spiritual culture of the steppe. This coin is struck in proof quality.
