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1000 Manat Markhor

Issuer Central Bank of Turkmenistan
Year 2006
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Obverse description The national coat of arms of Turkmenistan occupies the central field, featuring an octagonal geometric frame enclosing a wreath of cotton bolls and wheat ears surrounding a central medallion with the Akhal-Teke horse, surmounted by a crescent moon and five stars. Ornamental carpet gül motifs decorate the corners and border of the design. Two olive or wheat sprays flank the lower portion of the arms. The legend TÜRKMENISTANYÑ MERKEZI BANKY curves along the upper rim, with the date 2006 inscribed in the exergue below.
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Obverse lettering • TÜRKMENISTANYÑ MERKEZI BANKY • 2006
(Translation: Turkmenistan Central Bank)
Reverse description A finely detailed Markhor (Capra falconeri), known locally as Burma Şahly Teke, is depicted in full profile standing atop a rocky outcrop, its head raised alertly with characteristic spiral horns prominently displayed. Mountain ridges and stylized landscape elements extend across the background field, conveying the animal's natural highland habitat. The Turkmen name of the species, BURMA ŞAHLY TEKE, is inscribed in a bold legend along the upper rim. The denomination 1000 manat appears in two lines in the lower left field.
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