50 Manat 2005, Turkmenistan
| in Krause book | Number: 17 |
| Years of issue: | 26.10.2005 |
| Edition: | -- |
| Signatures: | President: Saparmyrat Atayewic Nyyazow |
| Serie: | 2005 Issue |
| Specimen of: | 26.10.2005 |
| Material: | Cotton fiber |
| Size (mm): | 144 х 72 |
| Printer: | TDLR (Thomas de la Rue & Company), London |
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Description
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Saparmurat Atayevich Niyazov.
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The engraving on banknote is based, presumably, after this photo of former Turkmen president Niyazov.
Saparmurat Atayevich Niyazov (Saparmurat Atayewiç Nyýazow, 19 February 1940 - 21 December 2006) was a Turkmen politician who served as the leader of Turkmenistan from 1985 until his death in 2006. He was First Secretary of the Turkmen Communist Party from 1985 until 1991 and continued to lead Turkmenistan for 15 years after independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
More to the left is the emblem of Turkmenistan.
The State Emblem of Turkmenistan was created after Turkmenistan gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The eight-point green starburst (known as the Rub El Hizb), a symbol of Islam, to which a majority of Turkmen profess) with golden edges features in its center a red circular disc which carries sheaves of wheat, five carpet guls, and centered upon that a smaller blue circle with a lifelike (rather than heraldized) depiction of former President Saparmurat Niyazov's pet Akhal-Teke horse Yanardag, a source of pride for the Turkmen people. A round variant of the emblem was used from 1992 until 2003.
The five traditional carpet motifs on the red disc represent the five major tribes or houses, and stand for the traditional and religious values of the country. These Turkmen tribes in traditional order are Teke (Tekke), Yomut (Yomud), Arsary (Ersary), Chowdur (Choudur), and Saryk (Saryq). The Salyr (Salor), a tribe that declined as a result of military defeat before the modern period, are not represented, nor are several smaller tribes or subtribes.
The green and red colors appear in this shield because they have been venerated historically by the Turkmen. The central elements are surrounded by sheaves of wheat that allude to the custom to welcome to guests with salt and bread. Atop the wheat and the red circle appear a waxing crescent moon of white, typical of Turkic symbology, and five five-pointed stars also of white. The waxing crescent moon symbolizes the hope of the country for a shining future and the stars represent the five provinces (Welayatlar) of Turkmenistan-Ahal, Balkan, Dashhowuz, Lebap, and Mary. Most of the elements of the coat of arms are present in the national flag.
Denominations in numerals are in top corners, lower left in words.
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Depiction of former President Saparmurat Niyazov's pet, Akhal-Teke horse, Yanardag, a source of pride for the Turkmen people and the national emblem.
The Akhal-Teke is a horse breed from Turkmenistan, where they are a national emblem. They have a reputation for speed and endurance, intelligence, and a distinctive metallic sheen. The shiny coat of palominos and buckskins led to their nickname "Golden Horses". These horses are adapted to severe climatic conditions and are thought to be one of the oldest existing horse breeds. There are currently about 6,600 Akhal-Tekes in the world, mostly in Turkmenistan and Russia, although they are also found throughout Europe and North America.
There are several theories regarding the original ancestry of the Akhal-Teke, some dating back thousands of years. The tribes of Turkmenistan selectively bred the horses, recording their pedigrees orally and using them for raiding. The breed was used in the losing fight against the Russian Empire, and was subsumed into the Empire along with its country. The Akhal-Teke has influenced many other breeds, including several Russian breeds. There has been extensive crossbreeding with the Thoroughbred to create a fast, long-distance racehorse and as a result all Akhal-Tekes have a Thoroughbred ancestor. The studbook was closed in 1932. The Russians printed the first stud book for the breed in 1941, including over 700 horses. 
On the background is a state hippodrome in Ashgabat before reconstruction of 2008.
Located on the outskirts of Ashgabat, the street Khoja Ahmed Yasavi. The modern view of the racetrack acquired after extensive renovation in 2008 and now it meets all modern requirements. Hippodrome features an amphitheater, which is designed for 1000 seats and is decorated with national Turkmen symbols. Also is a comfortable dining hall for 500 people. Interior room is made in the traditional style, the walls of the hall stylized images of horses. On the territory of the racecourse, there are six original cafe in the style of the Turkmen yurt. The café serves a variety of national Turkmen cuisine, and there are dishes of European kitchen. Na enormous monitor installed on the racetrack, viewers can watch all the subtleties of racing in the smallest details. (http://www.turkmenexpo.ru)
Denominations in numerals are in top corners, lower right in words.
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Withdrawn from circulation since December 31, 2009.
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