History

The Order of Turkmenistan Altyn Asy or the Order of the Golden Age was instituted on March 11, 2001. The Order is awarded in 3 Classes in recognition of outstanding meritorious service in employment and professional activity during the Golden Age of the Turkmen people (the 21st Century). The Order is conferred annually on the Independence Day of Turkmenistan, October 27.

Initial membership in the Order is made to the III Class in recognition of significant personal contributions to the strengthening of Turkmenistan's sovereignty and independence, with promotions to the II and I Classes being made after 5 years of additional qualifying service.

The reverse features a Turkmen inscription of the Class of the award.

Recipients of the II Class of the Order are also entitled to a monetary award equivalent to US $1000 and a monthly supplement equivalent to 20 percent of their salary.