Obverse:
The image contains arch symbolizing the entrance to the Islamic holy places, and heraldic spiral inscription "500 TEҢGE" indicating the denomination of the coin. In the right is the inscription “Au 999” indicating sample of metal of the coin. Along the rim is inscription "Kazakhstan Ulttyk BANKІ" in the official language, the logo of the National Bank of Kazakhstan, the number "2012" indicates the year of minting and the trademark of Kazakhstan Mint.