Date of issue: 12 December 1996. Edge: 10 sectors of corrugation. Coin devoted to 5 years of independence of Kazakhstan. On December 16, 1991 the State Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan was solemnly declared expressing the wish of people. This day is annually celebrated as the Day of Independence of Kazakhstan.
On the back side of the coin there is a monument of Independence of Kazakhstan, crowned with sculpture group - warrior on winged ounce. Sculpture has both hands.