The Awarding Ceremony of «International Prize Vicenza Numismatica» Coin Comptetition was held in Vicenza (Italy) on February, 2014. Commemorative silver coin «Baikonur» from series «Heritage of Kazakhstan» won the second prize at this prestigious competition as «The Best Coin minted in 2012».

Such a high prize was awarded for original elaboration of symbolical objects and combination of silver and tantalum which are originally applied in hi-tech production. This coin reflects significant achievements in research of space and «Baikonur» spaceport, one of the most known launch space port in the world.