The coin of Kazakhstan is the keeper of the history and culture of the people of the steppe.

In the life of every person, there is not a day without thinking about money. We carry them in pockets, purses, we buy the necessary goods, we work to get them. Many try to have only bills, getting rid of small things, and no one thinks about the importance of many of them. But every National Bank issues thousands of memorable and commemorative coins every year . The coin of Kazakhstan deserves special attention, as for a short time of its existence the Mint of this Republic was awarded international recognition among the most modern enterprises of this industry. Collectors value these products and collect them for years.

History of the appearance of the coin of Kazakhstan

In connection with the acquisition in 1990 of state sovereignty, the Supreme Council of Kazakhstan decides to issue its own currency. According to the decree of the president, in the fall of 1993, the first national money was given, named tenge and equal to 500 rubles at that time. The 1 / 100th part of tenge - tiyn was considered a small change . The first batch of this currency was printed in England in the form of banknotes. At present, tiyn is used only conditionally, in case of cash calculation, the law requires rounding up to one tenge. Kazakhstan coins from the alloy were produced in Germany and put into circulation in 1994. But soon the Kazakh mint was working.

How to preserve history and culture

The dates, names, inscriptions, events depicted on commemorative coins of Kazakhstan have a deep historical meaning. They depict great people, the cities of the Republic, animals, rituals and national games, the treasures of the Kazakh steppes and many other topics presented by individual groups. The Mint produces more than 18 series devoted to the ethnography of the nation, which are supplemented annually with new units.

The coin of Kazakhstan can be made of gold, silver and nickel silver (an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc). Some series contain coins from various metals, both precious and mixed. Each monetary unit corresponds to its nominal value and acts as a means of payment. The images applied to it are of a cultural and educational nature and are produced in a limited number. In this regard, Kazakhstan's commemorative coin is a collector's coin and can be sold at a higher price. In addition, tenge from precious metals has certificates of international quality Proof and the National Bank.

Jubilee coins of Kazakhstan

In 1995, the Mint issued the first five silver coins dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the great Kazakh poet, public figure and culture reformer Abai Kunanbayev. Their nominal value is 100 tenge. The coin of Kazakhstan, dedicated to the turn of the millennium, was minted with the same value a year before the end of the 20th century. During the period of independence many jubilee dates passed in the history of Kazakhstan. And each memorable event is imprinted on individual coins issued at a certain time. For example, 5000 tenge with a circulation of 100 pieces were marked by such a holiday as 10 years of independence. Also on the coins are anniversaries: 10 years tenge, 70 years of victory in the Second World War, 50 years of the UN and others. In the year of the new millennium, a 500 tenge gold denomination with a circulation of 1,000 pieces was issued, dedicated to the 1500th anniversary of Turkestan.

Coins of gold

Of particular interest are the smallest coins of gold weighing 0.5 grams and a diameter of 11 mm. This money was issued in 2009 under the name "Zhalaulinsky treasure" and "Head of the cat's predator" with a face value of 50 tenge. These gold coins of Kazakhstan are dedicated to the treasures found in the Berel mound.

Since 2006, the silver series of the famous mosques of the world continued with the release of currency units from gold. From the same metal since 2011, the collection "Oriental calendar" and "Portraits on banknotes" has increased. It is worth mentioning a gold series of animals for 500 tenge each. On the spot of the eye there are diamonds with a diameter of about 1 mm.

The quality and high artistic level of coins confirms the many annual awards received at various competitions. Among them is the silver tenge "Genghis Khan", included in the series "Great generals". For the chosen theme and expressive image on both sides, the coin received the 2nd prize at the contest held in Italy, under the name Vicenza Numismatica-2009.