In the center is a composition symbolizing the unity of man and the universe, as a connection between the past and the present. On the left side is the coat of arms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the right side of the coins there is an inscription denoting the denomination of 500 TEŃGE. Below the denomination is the inscription “Ag 925 14.6g Ta 26.8g”, indicating the metal from which the coin is made, its fineness and weight. In the lower part - the logo of the Kazakhstan Mint. Along the circumference - the inscriptions QAZAQSTAN RESPÝBLIKASY in the state language and REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN in English.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
• QAZAQSTAN RESPÝBLIKASY • REPUBLIC OF
KAZAKHSTAN
500 TEŃGE
Ag 925 14.6g Ta 26.8g
Reverse description
The Salyut-1 orbital space station is depicted in the center. Along the circumference - the name of the coin in the state, Russian and English languages, as well as the inscription `1971-2021`, indicating the anniversary date of the event. On the left is an image of the Earth`s surface as seen from space. At the bottom is the inscription BAIKONUR in English.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
SALYUT-1 САЛЮТ-1 SALIÝT-1
1971-2021
BAIKONUR
Edge
Reeded
Mint
(KMC) Kazakhstan Mint (Қазақстан теңге сарайы), Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan (1992-date)