Kazakhstan Mint / National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan

500 tenge

31,1 g

38,61 mm

Silver 925°

5 000 pcs

Proof, colored enamel

National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Mint

On the obverse in the central part on an ornamental background there are the state emblem of the Republic of Kazakhstan, around the circumference are the inscriptions "QAZAQSTAN RESPÝBLIKASY" in the state language and "REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN" in English, in the upper part is the logo of the National Bank of Kazakhstan. The lower part contains information about the denomination and weight of the coin, as well as about the metal and its sample.

A stylized image of a nuclear explosion in the form of a "mushroom" is placed on the reverse. Around the circumference of the inscription "SEMEI IADROLYQ POLIGONYNYŃ JABYLǴANYNA", in the upper part – the inscription "SINCE THE CLOSURE OF SEMIPALATINSK NUCLEAR TEST SIDE", in the center of the coins are the inscriptions "30 JYL/YEARS" and "1991-2021", indicating the anniversary date of the event.

The coin's design concept illustrates the history of nuclear testing. The stylized image of a nuclear explosion in the form of a mushroom consists of two parts. The left part embodies the history of nuclear tests and is made in the form of fragments symbolizing the lives lost and broken human destinies. The right part is made in the form of a stylized image of a dry tree as a symbol of the affected nature. The image of a green leaf in the dried crown of a tree is a sign of rebirth and hope.