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  • 500 Soʻm 2018, KM# 39, Uzbekistan
  • 500 Soʻm 2018, KM# 39, Uzbekistan
Description

Date of issue: 02.07.2018

Obverse

Depicts the state emblem of Uzbekistan, surrounded by the central bank name and date below.

The state emblem of Uzbekistan is in the form of a circle. On the left, there is a cotton plant and to the right wheat borders the coat of arms. Cotton and wheat are the two major agricultural products of the country. It is surmounted by the star of Rub El Hizb (۞), a symbol of Islam, which a majority of Uzbeks profess.

In the centre, a right-facing Huma (or Khumo) is displayed with outstretched wings. This legendary bird symbolizes peace, happiness and striving for freedom. Enclosed by Huma's wings is a depiction of the rising sun over mountains, overlooking green pastures. Two rivers, the Amu Darya and Sir Darya, flow from the mountains and crepuscular rays emanate from the rising sun at the rear of the emblem. The Huma is perched on a banner at the base of the cotton and wheat borders which bears the name of the country in Latin script.

OʻZBEKISTON MARKAZIY BANKI
OʻZBEKISTON
• 2018 •

Reverse

Depicts the Palace of Conventions (Anjumanlar Saroyi) in Tashkent, denomination below.

With a floor space of about 40,000 sqm and the overall budget of a medium-sized airport, the International Forums Palace Uzbekistan was probably one of the most remarkable building projects of 2009.

500
SOʻM

Edge

500 Soʻm

Third series
KM# 39
Characteristics
Material Nickel Plated Steel
Weight 3.9 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1.1 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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