1000 Manat (5th anniversary of independence) 1996 front 1000 Manat (5th anniversary of independence) 1996 back
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1000 Manat 5th anniversary of independence

1996 year
Gold (.917) 7.98 g 22.05 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkmenistan
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
1000 Manat (1000&nbspTMM)
Currency
Manat (1993-2009)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
7.98 g
Diameter
22.05 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#100858
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The Crescent from the flag of Turkmenistan with the stars in salute.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GARAŞSYZ • BITARAP • TÜRKMENISTAN
1000
MANAT
1991 BÄŞ ҰYL 1994

Translation:
Independent Neutral Turkmenistan
5 years

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of Turkmenistan's first president, Saparmurat Niyazov, also known as Turkmenbashi, which means "leader of the Turkmen" in Turkmen language. He was a controversial figure who ruled the country from 1991 until his death in 2006, and was known for his authoritarian rule and personality cult. The coin was issued to commemorate the 5th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence from the Soviet Union, and it is made of gold (.917) and weighs 7.98 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  5000 - - - - - -

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