500 Manat (Turkmen Gecko) 1996 front 500 Manat (Turkmen Gecko) 1996 back
500 Manat (Turkmen Gecko) 1996 photo
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500 Manat Turkmen Gecko

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#16793
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

The Turkmenistan eyelid gecko

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Eublepharis turkmenicus Darevsky
500
MANAT
1996
TÜRKMEN EUBLEFARY

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Turkmenistan eyelid gecko (Eublepharis turcmenicus) is a ground dwelling lizard native to Turkmenistan and northern Iran. Mainly insectivorous, it may also eat smaller vertebrates. Like many other lizards has the ability to shed its tail (autotomy).

Interesting fact

The 500 Manat (Turkmen Gecko) coin from Turkmenistan features a unique design of a gecko on its reverse side, which is not commonly seen on coins.

Price

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

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