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...
SAKER FALCON (Saker Falcon) 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
- 2004
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The 500 ₸ silver coin of Kazakhstan, “Saker Falcon,” is dedicated to one of the rare and distinctive birds of prey of the steppe and semi-desert regions. The saker falcon has long been regarded as a symbol of strength, speed, and natural freedom, and it also holds an important place in the tradition of falconry. This issue continues the “Wildlife of Kazakhstan” series, which presents representatives of the country’s fauna through numismatic releases. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 24.00 g. It is produced in high-quality proof finish, which enhances the expressiveness of the design and makes this issue especially appealing both to collectors and to those interested in Kazakhstan’s natural heritage. With its limited mintage, this piece is of interest as both a commemorative and a collectible issue.
