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...
VENERA-10 (Venera-10) 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
- 3000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2015
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The 500 ₸ silver coin is dedicated to the theme of space and reflects Kazakhstan’s interest in the history of planetary exploration. Its design features the Venera-10 spacecraft, associated with the Venus exploration program. The composition emphasizes the scientific character of the issue and draws attention to one of the notable stages of Soviet space exploration. A distinctive artistic feature is the purple tantalum insert, which adds expressiveness to the image and makes the design more memorable. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 41.40 g. This issue also received international recognition, becoming a finalist in the Best Coin Innovation category at an exhibition in Warsaw.
