© National Bank of Kazakhstan
© National Bank of Kazakhstan
500 Tenge 1500 years of Turkestan
2000 year| Gold (.999) | 7.78 g | 21.87 mm |
| Issuer | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 500 Tenge 500 KZT = USD 1.03 |
| Currency | Tenge (1993-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 7.78 g |
| Diameter | 21.87 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#139030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
On the reverse side of the coin in the central part is the image of the southern portal of the mausoleum of Khawaja Ahmad Yasawi, under it is a bead border and the inscription "1500 ЖЫЛ ТҮРКIСТАН" located in three lines, leaving in perspective and symbolizing the way to the temple. On the circumference there is the inscription "КОЖА АХМЕТ ЯСАУИ КЕСЕНЕСI".
Lettering:
КОЖА АХМЕТ ЯСАУИ КЕСЕНЕСI
1500
ЖЫЛ
ТҮРКIСТАН
Translation:
1500 Years of Turkestan
Mausoleum of Khawaja Ahmad Yasawi
Designers: V.P. Ivzhenko, M.A. Bajtakov, A.S. Krivec, D.G. Suleimenov
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The city of Turkestan is one of the oldest in the land of Kazakhstan. The convenient geographical position of the settlement on the ancient caravan route, the branch of the Great Silk Road, as well as the pilgrimage of believers to the mausoleum of the great poet and preacher Khawaja Ahmad Yasawi contributed to its development and lively trade. The city of Turkestan has an important role in the historical, cultural and spiritual life of the Central Asian region.Date of issue 01.09.2000
Interesting fact
The 500 Tenge coin from Kazakhstan, minted in 2000 to commemorate the 1500th anniversary of Turkestan, has a unique feature - it has a square shape instead of the usual round shape.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 KMC | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Tenge (1500 years of Turkestan) 2000 coin.
