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...
Sundet toi (Circumcision feast) 500 tenge 0.77 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 0.75oz (24 g)
- Diameter
- 37.00
- Mintage
- 3500
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2020
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The 500 ₸ silver coin, weighing 24.00 g, is dedicated to the ancient Kazakh rite of Sundet Toi, which over time became an important national tradition. At the center of the composition is a boy in traditional dress seated on a horse, emphasizing the ceremonial and symbolic nature of the event. On both sides of him are participants in the celebration, creating a scene of a folk ritual and conveying the atmosphere of shared participation. The upper part features a stylized image of the shanyrak, complemented by elements of Kazakh ornamentation. The coin’s artistic design highlights the connection between family customs, the continuity of generations, and the cultural memory of the people of Kazakhstan. Struck in .925 silver, the piece reflects the theme of traditions that have retained their significance in the national culture.
