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...
DOMBYRA (Dombra) 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 1oz (31.1 g)
- Diameter
- 38.61
- Mintage
- 3000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2017
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The 500 ₸ commemorative coin of Kazakhstan features the dombra, one of the most recognizable and revered musical instruments of Kazakh culture. Its image is closely associated with the folk musical tradition, historical memory, and the art of performing kuy, which holds a special place in the country’s spiritual heritage. For centuries, the dombra has accompanied important events, conveying the mood, character, and meaning of musical compositions while remaining a symbol of national identity. The choice of this instrument for the coin’s design highlights its importance not only to musical art, but also to the cultural identity of Kazakhstan. The art of performing Kazakh kuys on the dombra is included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 31.10 g.
