Medal

Description

“Astana 10 Years” commemorative medal, awarded to I. Saparbay. The obverse features the “Baiterek” monument within the central circle, with the “Ak Orda” (Presidential Residence of the Republic of Kazakhstan) depicted below it and the inscription “10 жыл Астана” (10 Years of Astana) at the top. A national ornamental pattern is displayed within an eight-pointed shape surrounding the central circle. The design is framed by an eight-pointed outline and a radiating, wedge-shaped pattern. The reverse side bears the engraved inscription “Қазақстан Республикасы 2008” (Republic of Kazakhstan 2008) and a national ornamental pattern within the central circle. The medal is attached to a rectangular suspension bar via a loop-and-ring connection; the bar is covered with a silk ribbon featuring blue, yellow, and red colors.