Obverse: In the center is the emblem of the Republic of Kazakhstan, below it the denomination 100 and the inscription TENGE. Along the edge is the inscription REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN, as well as the weight, purity, and metal – 1/25 oz Au 999 and the year 2004. The inscriptions are separated by dots, and the coin has a raised rim.
Reverse: The center features a portrait of the famous traveler Marco Polo. To the right are a caravan and a ship, symbolizing his journeys. Below the portrait is a stylized ribbon with the dates 1254–1324 and the inscription MARCO POLO.
About the coin: This is a high-purity 999 gold collector coin, part of the series The Smallest Coins in the World. Issued in 2004 in Kazakhstan, the coin weighs 1.24 g and has a diameter of 13.92 mm. It was struck using the medal alignment technique, is round-shaped, and has a milled edge.
