5 Soʻm


Nickel clad steel	4.0 g	22.2 mm

Description

Issuer	Uzbekistan
Period	Republic (1991-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1997-1999
Value	5 Soʻm (5&nbspUZS)
Currency	Second soʻm (1994-date)
Composition	Nickel clad steel
Weight	4.0 g
Diameter	22.2 mm
Thickness	1.6 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	1 March 2020
Updated	2024-10-09

References

Numista	N#3905
Rarity index	13%

Reverse

Denomination inside a wreath of Cotton branches, date below

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
5
СЎМ
1999

Translation: 5 Soʻm 1999

Edge

Plain

Comment

Cotton branch is one of the two branches represented in the Coat of Arms of Uzbekistan. The Other Branch is of Wheat.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Soʻm coin from Uzbekistan is that it features a unique blend of traditional and modern design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the national emblem of Uzbekistan, which includes a crescent moon and a five-pointed star, surrounded by a wreath of wheat ears and cotton branches. The reverse side features a stylized image of a mythical creature called the "Uzbek phoenix," which is said to symbolize the country's rich cultural heritage and its ability to rise from the ashes of the past. The coin's designer, Rustam Khamdamov, aimed to create a design that would reflect the country's history, culture, and traditions, while also showcasing its modernization and progress.