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500 Manat Houbara Bustards

1999 year
Gold (.999) 47.54 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
Gold (.999)
Weight
47.54 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#101223
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The birds - Houbara bustard.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Chlamydotis undulata Jacquin
500
MANAT
1999
TOGDARY

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The houbara bustard or North African houbara (Chlamydotis undulata) is a large bird in the bustard family.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Manat (Houbara Bustards) 1999 coin from Turkmenistan is that it features a unique design, showcasing two Houbara Bustards, a species of bird known for its distinctive black and white feathers, on the obverse side of the coin. The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of Turkmenistan, along with the denomination and year of issue. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and bird enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  100 - - - - - -

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