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...
SPACE (Space) 500 tenge 1.33 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Series
- SPACE - KAZAKHSTAN
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 1.35oz (41.4 g)
- Diameter
- 38.61
- Mintage
- 4000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2006
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This 925 fine silver commemorative coin, with a face value of 500 ₸ and a weight of 41.40 g, opens a series dedicated to the theme of space. Its artistic design reflects the image of the Universe and of humanity striving to uncover its mysteries. The central motif of the composition is linked to the figure of a cosmonaut, symbolizing the pursuit of discovery, scientific inquiry, and the overcoming of the limits of what is possible. The theme of the issue highlights the special importance of space for Kazakhstan, whose history is closely connected with the exploration of near-Earth space and the development of space research. The coin is perceived not only as a numismatic issue, but also as a symbolic reminder of the country’s role in the global history of space exploration, of dream, discovery, and humanity’s movement toward new knowledge.
