The National Bank of Kazakhstan has announced the upcoming launch of a Digital Investment Coin project, combining innovation and traditional investment assets. The initiative was revealed by National Bank Chair Timur Suleimenov during the XII Congress of Financiers of Kazakhstan.
The Digital Investment Coin, which is supported by an equivalent amount of physical gold, will be available for purchase starting early next year. Suleimenov emphasized that investors can buy, sell, or exchange the digital coins for physical gold investment coins through the bank’s regional branches.
The coin’s price will be determined in Kazakhstani tenge, based on its gold weight, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) gold price, and the National Bank's USD/KZT exchange rate. Investors can trade the coin globally and around the clock via the Tabys mobile application of the Astana International Exchange.
The first release in this initiative is the UKI coin, part of the Cult Animals are Totems of Nomads series. The coin has a nominal value of KZT 100 (0.20), a gold purity of 999.9 fine, and weighs 31.1 grams. The coins will be available in blister packs, providing a modern and secure presentation.
This project builds on the National Bank's long-standing experience in releasing collector coins, a tradition it began in 1995. The introduction of a digital equivalent marks a step forward in integrating modern financial technologies with Kazakhstan's rich numismatic heritage.
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