The National Bank of Kazakhstan introduced the digital investment coin ÚKI at the World Money Fair conference in Berlin, as reported by the press service of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 28, 2025.
"The primary goal of participation is the global presentation of the 'Digital Investment Coin ÚKI' project, which showcases the key features of its launch and implementation," the press service stated.
International experts noted in the press release that they "highly appreciated" the project's innovation, its focus on financial education, the quality, and the exclusive design of the gold investment coin ÚKI, minted by the Kazakhstan Mint. The innovative concept of the coin was developed by the designers of the National Bank.
The coins will be available for purchase through the mobile application "TABYS" of the Astana International Exchange (AIX).
The World Money Fair is the largest numismatic event globally, annually bringing together the international coin community. It features representatives from central banks, mints, coin production equipment companies, designers, and major numismatic publications. The National Bank of Kazakhstan has participated in the WMF annually since 2000.