National Bank of Kazakhstan

100 Tenge – Kazakhstan

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Marco Polo

Series: The smallest coins around the world

Kazakhstan

Context

Year: 2004

Issuer: Kazakhstan

Period:

Republic

(since 1991)

Currency:

Tenge

(since 1993)

Total mintage: 20,000

Material

Diameter: 13.92 mm

Weight: 1.24 g

Gold weight: 1.24 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #188

Numista: #139039

Value

Exchange value: 100 KZT

Bullion value: $206.66

Obverse

Description:

The obverse center features the Republic of Kazakhstan emblem above the number "100" and the word "TENGE." Around the circumference, a raised edge frames the inscriptions "REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN," "1/25 oz Au 999," and the year "2004," all separated by dots.

Inscription:

REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

100 TENGE

• 1/25 oz Au 999 • 2004 •

Designers: V.N. Fominykh, V.V. Lyutin, A.S. Ahverdjan, A.B. Michurov

Reverse

Description:

The reverse center features a portrait of Marco Polo, with a caravan and ship to its right. Below the portrait, a stylized ribbon bears the dates "1254-1324" and the name "MARCO POLO". A raised edge encircles the circumference.

Inscription:

1254-1324

MARCO POLO