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500 Manat Ak Bugdai; octagonal
2004 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 500 Manat (500 TMM) |
| Currency | Manat (1993-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#16807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
In the center of the coin depicts the monument Anau and ascending from it, like rays of the sun, the ears of wheat. Below there is a value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AK BUGADAÝYÑ TAPYLAN YNA 100 ÝYL
500
MANAT
ÄNEW 2004
Translation:
The 100th anniversary of the discovery of Ak Bugdai
Anau 2004
Edge
Plain
Comment
The national Museum "AK Bugday" (the Museum "white wheat"), located in the town of Annau, the administrative centre of Ahal velayat. The world's only museum of wheat. At this place in 1904 archeological expedition found a grain of wheat, whose age amounted to 5 thousand years.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Manat (Ak Bugdai; octagonal) 2004 coin from Turkmenistan is that it features the image of the Ak Bugdai, a legendary horse that is said to have been the fastest horse in the world, on its obverse side. The coin's design is a nod to the country's rich history and cultural heritage, and the use of silver and a unique octagonal shape make it a standout among other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Manat (Ak Bugdai; octagonal) 2004 coin.
