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Kyrgyzstan issues silver coin for World Nomad Games

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kyrgyzstan's National Bank has issued a new silver collectible coin called 'Taigan Jarysh'.
  • The coin commemorates the 6th World Nomad Games and features taigan dogs and traditional Kyrgyz motifs.
  • It is legal tender with a face value of 10 som, but sells for 8,900 som, with a limited mintage of 1,000.

Kyrgyzstan's National Bank is releasing a new collectible silver coin, "Taigan Jarysh," on August 25th. The coin honors the upcoming 6th World Nomad Games. Its design includes three taigan dogs racing against a backdrop of stylized Kyrgyz mountains on the front. The emblem of the Nomad Games, national ornaments, denomination, purity, and weight are also featured.

The reverse side displays Kyrgyzstan's coat of arms, a taigan dog's head, and the inscription "Dünölük köchmönndör oyundary / World Nomad Games" along with the year of issue. While the coin's face value is 10 som, it will be sold for 8,900 som. Each coin is made of 925 sterling silver, weighs 28.28 grams, and has a limited mintage of 1,000 units.

Every coin comes in an acrylic capsule and a separate case, accompanied by a quality certificate. They are available for purchase at the National Bank's offices on weekdays between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The "Taigan Jarysh" coin is recognized as official legal tender within Kyrgyzstan.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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