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...
BESIKKE SALU (Putting a Baby in a Cradle) 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
- 2006
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The commemorative coin of Kazakhstan, “Besikke Salu,” is dedicated to one of the important family rituals of the Kazakh people associated with placing a newborn in a cradle. This custom symbolizes care for the child and expresses wishes for health, peace, and a prosperous life. The issue reflects the desire to preserve and pass on traditions that hold a special place in the culture and everyday life of steppe society. The coin is part of a series devoted to the rituals and national games of Kazakhstan and is of interest as an example of attention to intangible heritage. The face value is 500 tenge. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 31.10 g. The artistic concept emphasizes respect for family values and national customs, making this issue a notable commemorative release in Kazakh numismatics.
