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...
TAIKAZAN (330) 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 1oz (31.1 g)
- Diameter
- 43.00
- Mintage
- 5000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2015
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The 500 ₸ silver coin, weighing 31.10 g, is dedicated to the Taikazan, one of the most renowned monuments of Kazakhstan’s spiritual and cultural history. This large ritual cauldron is located in the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Turkestan and has long been regarded as a symbol of unity, generosity, and hospitality. In the traditions of the Turkic peoples, the cauldron held a special place, bringing people together around a shared meal and symbolizing abundance. The Taikazan stands out not only for its impressive size, but also for its artistic decoration, which reflects the high level of craftsmanship of its time. According to legend, it was made from an alloy of seven metals, giving this monument particular historical and legendary significance. Struck in .925 silver, the coin expresses respect for the nation’s heritage and its important sacred sites.
