500 Manat (Gazelle) 1996 front 500 Manat (Gazelle) 1996 back
500 Manat (Gazelle) 1996 photo
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500 Manat Gazelle

1996 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkmenistan
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
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#16788
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Goitered gazelle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Gazella subgutturosa Güldenstaedt
500
MANAT
1996
KEҰIK

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The goitered or black-tailed (Gazella subgutturosa) is a gazelle found in northern Azerbaijan, eastern Georgia, part of Iran, parts of Iraq and southwestern Pakistan, southeastern Turkey, Afghanistan and the Gobi Desert. The specific name, meaning "full below the throat", refers to the male having an enlargement of the neck and throat during the mating season.

Interesting fact

The 500 Manat (Gazelle) coin from Turkmenistan features a unique design, with a gazelle depicted on the obverse side and the Turkmenistan coat of arms on the reverse side. The coin was minted in 1996 and has a silver purity of .925, weighing 28.28 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors or special occasions. This fact makes it a rare and unique addition to any coin collection.

Price

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

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