2011 Kazakhstan – 500 Tenge - Sturgeon (Acipenseridae)

This commemorative issue from Kazakhstan’s Flora and Fauna of Kazakhstan series highlights the Acipenseridae (sturgeon). The obverse features the denomination 500 Tenge and the National Bank of Kazakhstan emblem with stylized sturgeon motif. The reverse portrays two sturgeon fish, one of which is selectively gold-plated, adding contrast and visual appeal. The coin has a reeded edge and an elongated oval planchet characteristic of this series.

Coin Specifications: 500 Tenge | 24 g | 38.61 × 28.81 mm (oval) | .925 Sterling Silver with Partial Gold Plating | Kazakhstan Mint (KMC) | Limited Mintage | Encapsulated