As part of the World Nomad Games, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic arranged the exhibition-sale of numismatic products in Cholpon-Ata
The exposition features memorable silver and gold coins issued by the National Bank during the latest 20 years. Among the displayed exhibits there is the most sought-after coin of the recent time named “World Nomad Games”, the latest silver coin issued by the National Bank “25th year anniversary of independence of the Kyrgyz Republic”, the most eminent silver coin “Silk Road” which won the “Coin of the Year” Competition in Berlin, as well as coins of the popular series, such as “Age of the Kyrgyz Kaganat ”, “National sport and folk games”, “Kyrgyzstan on the Great Silk Road”, “Red Book of Kyrgyzstan”, “Chinghiz Aitmatov’s Works”, etc.
Collectible coins of Kyrgyzstan are not only souvenir products or items for collection, they also serve as an important source of information. The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic issues collectible coins to commemorate historical events related to formation of the Kyrgyz statehood, creation of cultural monuments, celebration of anniversaries, achievements in culture and sports, regeneration of national customs and games, popularization of endangered species of fauna and flora of Kyrgyzstan. The themes of collectible coins issued by the National Bank characterize the beauty, identity of Kyrgyzstan, and its uniqueness.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic issues collectible coins using modern technologies of coin production: gilding, hologram, tampon printing, oxidation, inlaying precious stones (diamonds, Swarovski crystals). The professional artists-designers are attracted to prepare the sketches of collectible coins of the national currency.
INFORMATION
During the period from 1995 to 2016 the National Bank issued 59 collectible coins making 12 series: 43 silver coins (“Great Kyrgyz Kaganate”, “Barsbek - Kyrgyz people kagan”, “Kumbez of Manas”, “Tunduk Kotoruu”, “Sovereign Kyrgyzstan”, “Tamga - the symbol of the unity of the Kyrgyz Kaganat”, etc.), 4 gold coins (“Manas”, “Osh-3000”, “Kurmanjan Datka”, “Snow Leopard”), 2 German silver coins (“Komuz”, “Kyz Kuumai”), 10 copper-nickel coins (“Tash Rabat”, “Uzgen Architectural Complex”, “Sulaiman Too”, “Burana”, “Issyk-Kul Lake”, etc.)
Collectible coins of Kyrgyzstan have won a number of awards in the prestigious international coin competitions. For example, a series of coins named “Chinghiz Aitmatov’s Works” was awarded with an honorable diploma of “BIBLIO-GLOBUS” Trading House as part of the fourth international competition of memorable coins “Monetary Constellation - 2010” held in Saint Petersburg, and a collectible coin from the “Silk Road” series was the winner of the “Coin of the Year” Competition held in 2013 by “Krause Publications” Publishing House in Berlin in the “Most Historically Significant Coin” nomination. The collectible silver coin “Saimaluu-Tash” took the third prize in the international competition “Monetary Constellation 2014” held in Moscow in the “Silver Coin of the Year” nomination.
ATTENTION!
As the National Bank reports one should provide appropriate conditions for storage of collectible coins. Otherwise being subject to the damaging exposure of the environment – air, moisture, overheating, the coins can lose their numismatic value. To avoid damage of a coin it should be stored in an acryl capsule which allows the coin to preserve its original state. The coins can be taken and held by their side surface only (edge). A coin with even minimal damages (insignificant scratches, fingerprints, etc.) loses its numismatic value. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to avoid opening the acryl capsule and taking the coin out.
