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Turk Warrior
issued in 30 July, 2003. Series of coins called "Petroglyphs of Kazakhstan", devoted to rock painting from ancient times. Integral perception of time determined integrity of steppe warrior ideal. Life for earthy pleasure, death for fight. Oi-Jailau tract, Kendyktas mountings, South Kazakhstan. Late nomads, ancient turks tradition VI-VIII centuries.
Obverse:
On the obverse of the coin against a background of the national ornament elements, the figure "500" is shown. Under it there is the inscription "ТЕҢГЕ", indicating the face value of the coin. At the left upper sector of the coin there are the legend "Ag 925 24 gr." indicates the metal of the coin, its standard and weight and the trademark of the Kazakhstan Mint. Circling the coin is a wide salient edging, on which the legend "ҚАЗАҚСТАН ҰЛТТЫҚ БАНКІ" in the Kazakh language and the figure "2003", indicating the year of coinage, are located. Legends are pressed in the edging.
Reverse:
At the back side of the coin against a background of conventionalized stone plate there is an image of rock painting dated to the VI-VII centuries. Circling the coin is a wide salient edging, on which the legends "ОЙ-ЖАЙЛАУ ● ТҮРКІ ӘСКЕРІ" in Kazakh, and "OI-JAILAU ● TURK WARRIOR" in English, are located. Legends are pressed in the edging.
Country:
Kazakhstan
Catalog ID:
KZ61CM1
Value:
€60
Mintage:
3000
Quality:
Proof
Face value:
500 tenge
Purity:
0.925
Weight:
24g
Diameter:
37mm
Year:
2003
Type:
Commemorative coin
Shape and style:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Local program:
Petroglyphs of Kazakhstan
Animals:
Horse
Source of information:
The National bank of Kazakhstan www.nationalbank.kz