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AITYS (Improvisational Contest) 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 1oz (31.1 g)
- Diameter
- 38.61
- Mintage
- 4000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2011
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The 500 ₸ silver coin is dedicated to Aitys, a traditional contest of akyns that holds an important place in the cultural life of Kazakhstan. This genre of folk art is based on improvisation, poetic skill, and the ability to engage in a verbal duel before an audience. Through Aitys, public sentiments, historical memory, and views on justice, honor, and dignity were expressed and passed down. The coin was issued as part of a series reflecting the rituals and national games of Kazakhstan, highlighting the importance of the oral poetic tradition as part of the nation’s heritage. It was struck in .925 silver, and the coin weighs 31.10 g. Issued in 2011, it is of interest as a commemorative numismatic piece connected with the theme of Kazakh spiritual culture and folk art.
