Obverse:
On the face side of the coin in the center the legend "500 ТЕҢГЕ" is located in two rows indicating the face value of the coin. Under it the figure "2008" indicates the year of coinage. Above figures it is a heraldic representation of a spiral. Along the circumference the legend "КАЗАКСТАН YЛТТЫК БАНКІ" in Kazakh language means issuing authority. On the upper left part of the coin, in two lines of circumference there are elements of traditional ornament, on the right side – a circle inscription "Ag 925. 24gr.", indicating the production metal, its standard and weight.