20 Tyiyn Trial strike
1994 yearBrass | - | - |
Issuer | Kyrgyzstan |
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Period | Republic (1991-date) |
Type | Pattern |
Year | 1994 |
Value | 20 Tyiyn 0.20 KGS = USD 0.0024 |
Currency | Som (1993-date) |
Composition | Brass |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#148453 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denominatio, date below
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
20
ТЫЙЫН
1994
Translation: 20 Tıyın
Comment
Aluminium and Copper variants also exist.Never issued due to inflation.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Tyiyn coin was designed by the Kyrgyzstan artist, T. Sharshenova, and features a unique blend of traditional Kyrgyzstan motifs and modern design elements. The obverse of the coin features a stylized representation of the sun, which is a symbol of life and energy in Kyrgyzstan's culture, while the reverse features a depiction of a traditional Kyrgyzstan instrument, the komuz. The use of brass as the material for the coin adds a touch of warmth and durability to the design, making it a truly distinctive piece.