100 Soʻm (Alisher Novoiy) 2001 front 100 Soʻm (Alisher Novoiy) 2001 back
100 Soʻm (Alisher Novoiy) 2001 photo
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100 Soʻm Alisher Novoiy

2001 year
Bronze - 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Uzbekistan
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
100 Soʻm 100 UZS = USD 0.0078
Currency
Second soʻm (1994-date)
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#100291
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Alisher Navoiy

Interesting fact

The 100 Soʻm (Alisher Novoiy) 2001 coin from Uzbekistan features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Alisher Navoi, a renowned Uzbek poet and statesman, while the reverse side features an image of a traditional Uzbek instrument called a "dutar." The use of bronze in the coin's minting process adds to its historical significance, as bronze has been a prized material for coinage throughout history due to its durability and resistance to corrosion.