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...
SNOW LEOPARD (Snow Leopard) 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 of Kazakhstan is dedicated to the snow leopard, one of the rarest and most recognizable predators of Central Asia. This image holds a special place in the country’s culture and symbolizes strength, endurance, and a connection with the high-mountain wilderness. The issue continues the theme of preserving Kazakhstan’s wildlife and draws attention to the need for careful protection of species living in remote mountainous regions. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 24.00 g. It is of interest both to collectors and to those who appreciate commemorative issues dedicated to the republic’s national fauna and natural heritage.
