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Kazakhstan’s National Bank to Issue Nb Coin
The National Bank of Kazakhstan will issue the collectible coin “Nb (niobium)” from the “Treasures of Kazakhstan” series. Sales of the coin will begin on...


Niobium is a rare chemical element with atomic number 41, in demand in several high-tech industries. It is used in metallurgy and electronics, as well as in the aerospace and nuclear industries.
The element’s name is linked to ancient Greek mythology: it derives from the name of Niobe, the daughter of Tantalus.