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500 Manat Gazelle
1996 yearSilver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
Issuer | Turkmenistan |
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Period | Republic (1991-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1996 |
Value | 500 Manat (500 TMM) |
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 |
Numista | N#16788 |
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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 |
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1996 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Manat (Gazelle) 1996 coin.