
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...


The 100 ₸ silver coin was issued by the National Bank of Kazakhstan as part of a series dedicated to sports themes. This piece is timed to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and is devoted to ski jumping, one of the most spectacular competitive disciplines, requiring precision, courage, and high technical skill. Its design reflects the dynamic flight of the athlete and the atmosphere of winter sports, emphasizing the idea of striving for records and international sporting unity. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 31.10 g. It is of interest both to collectors of Kazakh numismatics and to those who collect Olympic and sports-themed issues.