Kazakhstan National Bank issued commemorative coin

15:07, 15 October 2012

ASTANA. October 15. KAZINFORM "Eagle owl" gold coin was issued by the National Bank of Kazakhstan, the press service of the Bank reported.

In the central part of the "Eagle Owl" commemorative gold coin there is the emblem of the Republic of Kazakhstan and 500 TENGE note depicting the nominal value of the coin. On the full-circle there is a protruding edge and legend "REPUBLIС OF KAZAKHSTAN" in the English language; legend "1/4 oz Au 999", which denotes the metal the coin is made of, its fineness and the number "2011" denoting the year of mintage. The legends and numbers are separated by dots. A diamond is inserted in one eyehole of the eagle owl.

In the left and upper sectors, on the full-circle there is a legend "EAGLE OWL" in the English language, which is a species name. There is a protruding edge on the full-circle. Images and legends on the obverse and reverse of the coin are relief.

Lateral surface (gurt) is grooved.

The coin is made of gold of 999 fineness; weight is 1/4 oz (7.78 g); diameter is 25 mm, with one insert of a diamond of the diameter of 1.2 mm; "proof" quality; maximum mintage is 5 thousand pieces.

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