500 Tenge (Great Bustard bird) 2003 front 500 Tenge (Great Bustard bird) 2003 back
500 Tenge (Great Bustard bird) 2003 photo
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500 Tenge Great Bustard bird

2003 year
Silver (.925) 24 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Kazakhstan
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
500 Tenge 500 KZT = USD 1.03
Currency
Tenge (1993-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
24 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#16688
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

A great bustard (Otis tarda)

Lettering: ДУАДАҚ OTIS TARDA

Edge

Plain

Comment

Date of issue 23.07.2003

Interesting fact

The 500 Tenge coin featuring the Great Bustard bird from Kazakhstan is a unique and interesting coin due to its design. The coin's reverse side features a stylized image of the Great Bustard bird, which is a large bird species native to Kazakhstan and other parts of Eurasia. The bird is depicted in flight, with its wings spread wide, and the coin's obverse side features the Kazakhstan coat of arms and the inscription "500 Tenge." The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists and bird enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003 KMC 3000 - - - - - -

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