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Kazakhstan gold coins: catalog, value and issue details
A Kazakhstan gold coin has a face value, a gold content value and a price someone is willing to pay for it. Those figures serve different purposes. Even...


The gold coin “Olympic Games 2010. Biathlon” was issued by the National Bank of Kazakhstan as part of the “Sport — Kazakhstan” series and is dedicated to one of the most spectacular winter sports. Biathlon combines cross-country skiing and shooting, requiring endurance, precision, and self-control from the athlete. The issue reflects the country’s interest in the Olympic movement and its support for sporting achievements. The coin has a face value of 500 ₸, is made of .9999 fine gold, and weighs 7.78 g. It has both collectible and commemorative value, is associated with the theme of winter competitions, and holds a notable place among Kazakhstan’s numismatic issues dedicated to sport and international sporting events.