Kazakhstan 500 Tenge 2009 Porcupine with quills raised - Silver / Proof

Face value is 500 tenge issued in 28 October, 2009. On the face side of the coin in the center the legend "500 ТЕҢГЕ" is located in two rows indicating the face value of the coin. Under it the figure "2009" indicates the year of coinage. Above figures it is a heraldic representation of a spiral. Along the circumference the legend "КАЗАКСТАН YЛТТЫК БАНКІ" in Kazakh language means issuing authority. On the upper left part of the coin, in two lines of circumference there are elements of traditional ornament, on the right side – a circle inscription "Ag 925. 24gr.", indicating the production metal, its standard and weight. On the back side of the coin, on its central part there is an image of a purcupine against a background of forest bush. On the circumference there is the legend with the name of the coin "ҮНДІ ЖАЙРАСЫ" in Kazakh language and "HYSTRIX LEUCURA SATUNINI" Latin name. Coins are made of 925 purity silver. Weight - 24 grams, diameter - 37 mm, thickness - 2,7 mm Quality is "proof" Legends and imprints are relief. The lateral side in smooth, without corrugations and legends. The issue comprises 3 000 pieces.