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10 Soʻm Amir Temur Tamerlane
1996 year| Brass | 22 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Uzbekistan |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Central Bank of Uzbekistan (O'zbekiston Respublikasi Markaziy banki / Ўзбекистон Республикаси Марказий Банки) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 10 Soʻm 10 UZS = USD 0.00078 |
| Currency | Second soʻm (1994-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#401858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monument to Amir Temur sitting on a horse, built in Tashkent.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOSHEKNT
10 SOʻM
• AMIR TEMUR HAYKALI •
Translation: Statue of Amir Temur
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Soʻm Amir Temur (Tamerlane) 1996 coin from Uzbekistan is interesting because it features a unique blend of traditional Islamic architecture and modernist design elements. The coin's reverse side depicts the Registan, a historic square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, which was a major center of trade and culture during the Timurid Empire. The Registan is surrounded by intricately decorated madrasahs, or Islamic schools, which showcase the region's rich cultural heritage. At the same time, the coin's obverse side features a stylized portrait of Amir Temur, also known as Tamerlane, who was a Turco-Mongol emperor and the founder of the Timurid Empire. This blend of traditional and modern elements makes the coin a fascinating example of Uzbekistan's rich cultural history.
