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What PROOF and UNC Mean for Coins
The condition and quality of a coin’s strike directly affect its collectible and investment appeal. Descriptions often include the labels PROOF and UNC,...
Untitled by S. Kalmykov 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Series
- FINE ARTS OF KAZAKHSTAN
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 1oz (31.1 g)
- Diameter
- 38.61
- Mintage
- 4000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2008
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The 500 ₸ silver coin is dedicated to S. Kalmykov’s work Untitled and continues the theme of Kazakhstan’s artistic heritage. Its design uses imagery associated with the master’s painterly and graphic style, whose work is distinguished by freedom of composition, expressive line, and an unusual personal vision. Kalmykov is known as an original artist who worked in various techniques and created a vivid, easily recognizable artistic world. In his legacy, a special place is occupied by pencil and ink drawings, cardboard engravings, watercolors, and monotypes. The coin is struck in .925 silver and weighs 31.10 g. It is of interest both to collectors and to admirers of fine art.
