On July 20, 2026, the National Bank of Kazakhstan will open sales of three collectible coins in its online store. The release includes BURABAY, SYǴANAQ, and “35 Years of the CIS”.
BURABAY will continue the “Natural Gems of Kazakhstan” series. The coin is dedicated to Burabay, a resort area known for its lakes, pine forests, and granite cliffs. It will be issued in .925 silver with color printing and an iridescent interference coating. The coin weighs 31.1 grams, measures 45 × 30 mm, has a face value of 1,000 tenge, and a mintage of 2,000 pieces. Its minting quality is proof.
SYǴANAQ will be released in the “Ancient Cities of Kazakhstan” series. It is dedicated to Syǵanaq, one of the major medieval cities of the Great Steppe, which in the 13th–15th centuries was an important trade and craft center on the routes of the Great Silk Road. The coin will be made of .925 silver with gilding. It will weigh 24 grams, have a diameter of 37 mm, a face value of 1,000 tenge, and a mintage of 1,000 pieces. Its minting quality is proof.
“35 Years of the CIS” will be issued in the “Outstanding Events and People” series. The coin is dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Independent States, which will be marked on December 8, 2026. It will be made of .925 silver with color printing. It will weigh 31.1 grams, have a diameter of 38.61 mm, a face value of 1,000 tenge, and a mintage of 1,000 pieces. Its minting quality is proof.
All coins were minted at the Kazakhstan Mint. In Kazakhstan, they can be used for payment at face value, and banks accept them for account deposits, transfers, change-making, and exchange.
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Based on materials from the National Bank of Kazakhstan
