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...
KOKPAR (Kokpar) 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 1oz (31.1 g)
- Diameter
- 38.61
- Mintage
- 3000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2014
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The 500 ₸ silver coin is dedicated to Kokpar, one of the most famous traditional horseback games of the Kazakh people, in which the participants’ strength, agility, endurance, and team spirit are especially vividly displayed. This theme reflects an important part of Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage, connected with nomadic customs, respect for horsemanship, and festive folk competitions. The coin continues the theme of national rituals and games, conveying the atmosphere of steppe rivalry and the historical continuity of traditions. It is struck in .925 silver and weighs 31.10 g. This issue is of interest both to collectors and to those who appreciate commemorative coins dedicated to the distinctive culture and history of Kazakhstan.
