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5000 Tögrög Karakorum
2020 year| Silver (.999) | 62.2 g | 50 mm |
| Location | Mongolia |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | CIT |
| Period | Republic (1992-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 5000 Tögrög 5000 MNT = USD 1.47 |
| Currency | Tögrög (1925-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 62.2 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#257505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering:
8000
CITY OF
KARAKOUM
1220 2020
Edge
Plain
Comment
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This stunning coin is dedicated to the famous city of Karakorum which was the capital of the Mongol Empire between 1235 and 1260. The site of Karakorum may have been first settled about 750. In 1220 Genghis Khan, the great Mongol conqueror, established his headquarters there and used it as a base for his invasion of China. The year 1220 is generally accepted as the year the foundations of the city were built, hence the 800th anniversary.
In 1235 Genghis Khan’s son and successor, Ögödei, surrounded Karakorum with walls and built a rectangular palace supported by 64 wooden columns standing on granite bases. Many brick buildings, 12 shamanistic shrines, and two mosques were once part of the city, which also was an early center for sculpture, especially noteworthy for its great stone tortoises.
In 1889 the precise location of Karakorum was discovered by two Russian Orientalists working in the area, and in 1948–49 the ruins were explored by members of the Academy of Sciences of the U.S.S.R.
CIT uses the enhanced smartminting© technology to bring history onto a modern coin. The level of details on this 2 oz piece is amazing and captures the architecture of this magnificent city. The bold colored tiffany glass in the center of the coin is a real eye catcher and it is a wonderful contrast to the coin’s antique finish. This piece only has a mintage of 800.
An appropriate way to celebrate the 800th anniversary of an extraordinary place that was so important to the history of the entire Asian continent!
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5000 Tögrög (Karakorum) 2020 silver coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Mongolia. The coin's obverse side features a representation of the famous Karakorum monument, which was built in the 13th century during the reign of Genghis Khan and served as the capital of the Mongol Empire. The reverse side of the coin features a stunning depiction of a Mongolian horse, which is a symbol of strength, courage, and freedom in Mongolian culture. The coin's intricate design and high-quality craftsmanship make it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Tögrög (Karakorum) 2020 coin.
