| Issuer | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|
| Year | 1996 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Manat (500 TMM) |
| Currency | Manat (1993-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#7, Schön#10 |
| Obverse description | The left profile of President Saparmurat Niyazov (1991-2006). |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | TÜRKMENISTANYÑ PREZIDENTI SAPARMYRAT NYҰAZOW (Translation: Turkmenistan President Saparmurat Niyazov) |
| Reverse description | The bird - western swamphen |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | Porphyrio porphyrio Linnaeus 500 MANAT 1996 SOLTANTOWUK |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1996 - Proof - 5 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 6070352020 |
| Comments |