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...
SAIGA (Saiga) 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
- 2001
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The 500 ₸ silver coin is dedicated to the saiga, one of the most recognizable animals of the Kazakh steppe. This species has long been regarded as an important part of the country’s natural heritage and as a symbol of fauna that is both vulnerable and remarkably well adapted to harsh conditions. The issue reflects attention to the preservation of rare animals and highlights the importance of national wildlife conservation initiatives. The design of such commemorative coins typically aims to convey the animal’s distinctive appearance and its connection to the vast open steppes. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 24.00 g. It is of interest both to collectors of Kazakhstan’s wildlife-themed issues and to those who appreciate subjects related to nature and the country’s cultural symbolism.
