The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic

10 som

28,28

38,61 x 38,61 (oval)

Silver 925°

1000

Proof, local gilding

Kanybek Turumbekov (obverse), Eldiyar Isakov (reverse).

Kazakhstan Mint

The main plot of the obverse side of the coin is the image of two Demoiselles made by the local gilding technology. The stylized images of dancing cranes are depicted on the back side. The upper part of the coin shows an inscription with the name of the coin: in the Kyrgyz language and the Latin name of the species, lower part of the coin displays the denomination of the coin (10 Som). The alloy of metal (Ag 925°) and the weight of the coin (28.28 g) on the right side of the coin.

The coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic is depicted in the center on the reverse side of the coin. The coin circumference is provided with the illustrated species of fauna of Kyrgyzstan. The lower part of the coin shows an inscription «The Red Book of Kyrgyzstan» and the left side - the year of issue (2017)

The coin was issued to promote and preserve endangered species of fauna, listed in the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan. Demoiselle (Anthropoides virgo) is one of the most beautiful birds, with a pleasant ringing-sweet voice The demoiselles are monogamous, as a rule, the pair stays together for life. Therefore, it is not a coincidence that this bird is a symbol of loyalty, happiness, and long life for many nations.