Bimetallic: tantalum centre in silver (.925) ring (tantalum 26.8 g / silver 14.6 g)
Weight
41.4 g
Dimensions
38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique
Round Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
On the obverse side of the coins, there is an image of Belka and Strelka in a stylized cosmic capsule in the center. On the top, there is an image of the galaxy with stars symbolizing the open space. Along the circumference there are inscriptions ٭БЕЛКА٭СТРЕЛКА٭ Russian, `BELKA` and `STRELKA` in English as well as the lettering `1960-2020`, denoting the anniversary date of the occasion.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
BELKA ★ STRELKA
БЕЛКА ★ СТРЕЛКА
★ 1960-2020 ★
Reverse description
On the reverse side of coins, there is an image symbolizing the unity of a human being with the universe as a connection of the present with the past. On the right side of the coins, there are inscriptions indicating the denomination of the coins: `500 TENGE` on a coin made of silver with tantalum,
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
QAZAQSTAN RESPÝBLIKASY
500 ТЕҢГЕ
Ag 925 14.6g
Ta 26.8g
KMC
REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN`
Edge
Smooth
Mint
(KMC) Kazakhstan Mint (Қазақстан теңге сарайы), Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan (1992-date)