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...
TILASHAR (357) 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
- 2021
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The 500 ₸ commemorative coin “Tilashar” is struck in .925 silver and weighs 24.00 g. It is dedicated to one of the important Kazakh traditions associated with childhood and the beginning of the path to knowledge. The artistic design is based on images of children’s drawings and elements of school-related symbolism, emphasizing the connection of this tradition with a child’s first steps in mastering speech and understanding the surrounding world. Originally, the ritual was performed after a child spoke their first words. In its modern interpretation, Tilashar symbolizes the beginning of education, an interest in learning, and the importance of family involvement in raising children. The coin conveys respect for the national traditions of Kazakhstan and their preservation in the country’s cultural memory.
