500 Manat Astanababa Mausoleum

Issuer	Central Bank of Turkmenistan
Year	2000
Type	Non-circulating coin
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Obverse description	Left-facing bust of President Saparmurat Niyazov, depicted in civilian attire with a suit and open collar, rendered in high relief against a polished field. The effigy is surrounded by a circular legend arching around the upper periphery, with the president's name appearing in the lower portion of the coin separated by two crossed olive branches. The overall design conveys an official portrait style consistent with commemorative coinage of the period.
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Obverse lettering	TÜRKMENISTANYŇ ILKINJI WE ÖMÜRLIK PREZIDENTI ∙ SAPARMYRAT NYÝAZOW ∙ (Translation: The first and lifelong President of Turkmenistan Saparmurat Niyazov)
Reverse description	Central device depicts the Astanababa Mausoleum, a historic architectural monument located in the Lebap region, shown in detailed relief. Below and around the central image appear the denomination, the construction period of the monument (XII-XVII century), and the year of issue. A circular legend along the periphery identifies the issuing bank and bears an inscription in Turkmen referencing the great historical heritage, framed by an ornamental arch.
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