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 Thinker. Tamgaly Tas 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
- 2004
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The 500 ₸ silver coin is dedicated to one of the most well-known images from the Tamgalytas complex — the “Thinker” figure, reproduced from an ancient petroglyph. This concise yet expressive motif is associated with Kazakhstan’s rock art monuments and reflects the spiritual world of the ancient inhabitants of the steppe. The image is regarded as one of the iconic archaeological motifs that help illustrate the worldview of the people who lived in this territory in remote antiquity. According to researchers, the original drawing is more than 4,000 years old. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 24.00 g. This issue highlights the importance of petroglyphs as a significant part of the country’s historical and cultural heritage.
