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3 Tenge
| Issuer | National Bank of Kazakhstan |
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| Year | 1992 |
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| Value | 3 Tenge (3 KZT) |
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| Obverse script | Cyrillic |
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| Reverse description | Central numeral '3' in a large serif font occupies the primary field, enclosed within an octagonal frame decorated with interlaced geometric knotwork patterns in a traditional Kazakh ornamental style. The year 1992 appears to the left of the numeral, and the denomination legend ТЕҢГЕ is inscribed below it within the frame. The entire design is surrounded by a beaded border running along the coin's rim. |
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Kazakhstan's first national coinage appeared in November 1993, replacing the Soviet ruble after independence, but the 1992 date on this piece reflects the design and authorization year rather than actual minting — a distinction that trips up collectors unfamiliar with the series. The National Bank had been preparing currency infrastructure for over a year before the tenge was formally introduced, and these early denominations were struck in anticipation of the eventual monetary transition.