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...
HAWK OWL (Hawk Owl) (128) 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Series
- WILDLIFE OF KAZAKHSTAN
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 1oz (31.1 g)
- Diameter
- 38.61
- Mintage
- 5000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2011
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The 500 ₸ silver coin of Kazakhstan is dedicated to the Northern Hawk Owl, a rare and striking bird found in steppe and forest-steppe regions. This issue continues the theme of preserving the country’s wildlife and draws attention to animal species that require careful protection and study. In the coin’s design, the image of this bird of prey is rendered with emphasis on its distinctive features, highlighting the strength, alertness, and natural grace of the Northern Hawk Owl. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 31.10 g. This issue is of interest both to collectors of Kazakh numismatics and to those who appreciate coins with wildlife conservation and zoological themes.
