500 Manat (Caracal) 1999 front 500 Manat (Caracal) 1999 back
500 Manat (Caracal) 1999 photo
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500 Manat Caracal

1999 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkmenistan
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
500 Manat (500&nbspTMM)
Currency
Manat (1993-2009)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#31571
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

The caracal

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Felis caracal Schreber
500
MANAT
1999
GARAGULAK

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a medium-sized wild cat that occurs in Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. It reaches nearly 40–50 centimetres at the shoulder, and weighs nearly 8–18 kilograms.

Interesting fact

The 500 Manat (Caracal) coin from Turkmenistan features a unique design, with the caracal (a wild cat species) depicted on the obverse side, and the Turkmenistan coat of arms on the reverse side. The coin was minted in 1999 and has a silver purity of .925, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  5000 - - - - - -

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