500 Manat (Gorkut Ata) 2001 front 500 Manat (Gorkut Ata) 2001 back
500 Manat (Gorkut Ata) 2001 photo
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500 Manat Gorkut Ata

2001 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkmenistan
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
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#16801
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Gorkut Ata

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TÜRKMENISTANYÑ MERKEZI BANKY
GORKUT ATA TÜRKMEN
500
MANAT
2001
∙ BEÝIK TÜRKMEN ŞAHSYÝETLERI ∙

Translation:
Turkmenistan Central Bank
Gorkut Ata Turkmen
500 manat
Outstanding personalities of Turkmenistan

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Orkut or Korkyt is a legendary Turkish poet, songwriter and composer of the IX century, a native of the steppe along the Syr-Darya. The Creator of kobyz, bard, narrator, patron of poets and musicians. Legends about Korkyt occur in the Kipchak Turkic peoples (Kazakhs, Karakalpaks), and especially the southern Oguz branch: Turkmen, Azeris and Turks. They almost all common folk epic "Oguz-nameh".

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Manat (Gorkut Ata) 2001 coin from Turkmenistan is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of Gorkut Ata, a prominent Turkmen poet and philosopher, while the reverse side features an image of the Turkmenistan's national emblem, which is a symbol of the country's independence and sovereignty. The coin's design is a reflection of the country's rich history and cultural identity, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  1000 - - - - - -

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