10 000 Tenge (Silk Road) 1995-2009 front 10 000 Tenge (Silk Road) 1995-2009 back
10 000 Tenge (Silk Road) 1995-2009 photo
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10 000 Tenge Silk Road

 
Gold (.9999) 31.10 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Kazakhstan
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1995-2009
Value
10 000 Tenge 10 000 KZT = USD 21
Currency
Tenge (1993-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
31.10 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#100883
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Conventionalized representation of shanyrak - roof top of a yurt, around which the representation of trade caravan of camels embodies Silk Road - the symbol of approach and relations of the countries, peoples and civilizations, allocated in the form of circuit, inscription in Kazakh and English languages: "ЖІБЕК ЖОЛЫ. ҚАУЫШУ ЖОЛЫ... SILK ROAD. ROAD OF DIALOGUE"

Lettering: ЖІБЕК ЖОЛЫ • ҚАУЫШУ ЖОЛЫ ••• SILK ROAD • ROAD OF DIALOGUE •••

Designers: V.P. Ivzhenko, A.P. Zolotukhin, M.A. Bajtakov

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Investment golden coins "Silk Road", issued into circulation from the 19 February, 1996. Silk road is the name of great trade caravan road, which is known from the first centuries of our millennium, which existed till the XV century. During the period of its active functioning Silk Road connected many countries: Rome, Vizantium, Arabian khalifats, India, Mongolia, China and along significant length it crossed Kazakhstan. Large quantities of various and exotic goods passed on the way of Silk Road. It played significant economic role in the development of these countries and also it was a conductor of culture and religious ideas.

Interesting fact

The 10,000 Tenge coin from Kazakhstan features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a stunning image of the famous Silk Road, which was an ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West. The reverse side features the Kazakhstan coat of arms, which includes a golden eagle and a sun with rays. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a highly sought-after collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995 ҚҰБ 1000 - - - - - -
2007 ҚҰБ 3000 - - - - - -
2009 ҚҰБ 3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 000 Tenge (Silk Road) 1995-2009 coin.