Over several years, the National Bank of Kazakhstan (the NBK) has carried out systematic work on creating a new design concept for the entire banknote series and has introduced the new “Saka Style” series of banknotes step by step into circulation.

For the first time in the world, the new “Saka Style” banknotes feature the latest security elements, including a micro-optic, two-color security thread that creates a dynamic pulsation effect when tilted, seemingly “animating” the national pattern applied to it. Volumetric images of artifacts found in Saka burial mounds are integrated into the protective patch. These advanced security elements and the banknotes themselves reflect the history, rich cultural heritage, and nature of Kazakhstan. As a result, the updated tenge banknotes and coins have gained recognition on the global stage.

Thus, a 10 000 tenge banknote of the new "Saka Style" series was awarded the "2024 - Best New Banknote" at the High Security Printing international competition. This award is given for achievements in design and the use of advanced technologies in banknote security. Special attention is paid to reflecting the national identity, cultural heritage and symbols of the country in the design of banknotes.

For reference: High Security Printing is one of the leading awards, annually presented at international conferences for outstanding innovations in the field of banknotes. The competition evaluates the combination of artistic design, technological innovation and symbols reflecting the cultural heritage of the country.  

In addition, this year the 10 000 tenge commemorative banknote and the TEŃGEGE 30 JYL commemorative coin were recognized as finalists of the IACA's Excellence in Currency Awards (IACA -International Association of Currency Affairs) in the nominations "Best Commemorative Banknote" and "Best Commemorative Coin", respectively.

It should be noted that the designs for the banknotes and coins were created by designers of the NBK.

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