New Kazakhstan coin Shaken Aimanov

New Kazakhstan coin Shaken Aimanov

National Bank of Kazakhstan has released "Shaken Aimanov", commemorative coin made of proof-quality silver of 500 tenge. 

Date of issue: 28 January 2015

Face value: 500 tenge, mintage 3000 pcs, weight 24 gr.

Shaken Kenzhetaiuly Aimanov (Kazakh: Шәкен Кенжетайұлы Айманов; born Shakhkarim Kenzhetaiuly Aimanov, Kazakh: Шахкәрім Кенжетайұлы Айманов;[1] 15 October 1914 – 23 December 1970) was a Kazakh Soviet actor and film director. He considered the father of Kazakh cinematography. He directed eleven films between 1954 and 1970.

Obverse:  In the center of the face of the coin there is an emblem of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Reverse: On the back side is Shaken Aimanov’s image and the depressed legend Shaken Aimanov  in the state language.  

Lateral face is grooved.

Source of information: The National bank of Kazakhstan www.nationalbank.kz