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...
PORCUPINE 500 tenge 0.77 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Series
- WILDLIFE OF KAZAKHSTAN
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 0.75oz (24 g)
- Diameter
- 37.00
- Mintage
- 3000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2009
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The 500 ₸ silver coin of Kazakhstan, titled "Porcupine," is dedicated to one of the unusual representatives of the country’s fauna. The porcupine is known for its distinctive appearance and protective quills, which make it easily recognizable among other animals. This issue continues the theme of preserving and promoting Kazakhstan’s wildlife, drawing attention to rare and interesting species connected with the region’s natural heritage. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 24 grams. Such issues are of interest not only as legal tender, but also as commemorative numismatic pieces reflecting the state’s attention to natural diversity and national themes.
