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Registan square in Samarkand

This silver coin was minted in 2001 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan. 
 
The Registan was the heart of the ancient Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The name Registan (ریگستان) means "Sandy place" in Persian.
It is said, the sand was strewn on the ground to soak up the blood from the public executions that were held there until early in the 20th century. The Registan is where Tamerlane stuck his victims’ heads on spikes, and is where people gathered to hear royal proclamations, heralded by blasts on enormous copper pipes called dzharchis. But it obviously could be only before the first of charming historical buildings had been constructed, because Tamerlane died in 1405.

Three madrasahs of the Registan are: Ulugbek Madrasah (1417-1420), the Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619-1636) and the Tilya-Kori Madrasah (1646-1660). Madrasah is a Moslem clergy academy.
Uzbekistan 2001 Registan square in Samarkand Silver
Obverse: 
The obverse of the coin features the picture of the Registan Square. The text "OʻZBEKISTON MUSTAQILLIGINING 10 YILLIGI" encircles the picture. There is the number "100" indicating the denomination of the coin below the picture and the currency name "SOʻM" placed under the number. Both sides of the coin are encircled by a bead ornament.
Reverse: 
The reverse of the coin bears the Symbol of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the words "OʻZBEKISTON MARKAZIY BANKI" around it. The year of issue "2001" is indicated underneath the Symbol. The designation of the metal and the hallmark of an alloy "Ag 999,9" are shown on the left side of the year of issue, while the fine weight of the metal "31,1 gr" on the right side. Both sides of the coin are encircled by a bead ornament.
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Catalog ID: 
UZ78CM1
Krause ID: 
KM# 29
Value: 
€90
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0.9999
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31.1g
Diameter: 
38mm
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