Republic of Azerbaijan - small Caucasian country. It has an area 86600 sq.km. and a population about 9111000. Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan was proclaimed at May 28 1918. Drittish and Turkish troops are occupied a part of Azerbaijan's terrytory at the same time. At spring of 1920 occupation troops has left Azerbaijan. At April 28 1920 Soviet Socialist Republic of Azerbaijan was proclaimed.
At December 1922 Azerbaijan united with Armenia and Georgia and became a part of USSR. At 1936 Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia was divided on 3 soviet republics and became the subjects of USSR. During the WW II a soldiers from Azerbaijan struggled against a fascists as a soldiers of Red Army. At 1991 Azerbaijan became an independent state. At the present time many of Azerbaijanians live in Russia. They're earning money in Russia an sending it in Azerbaijan to their families.
Monetary system of Azerbaijan is simple: manat is the national currency of that republic. 1 manat = 100 qapik. First coins were minted in 1992.
Monetary reform has been spent at 2006. New coins were minted for an appeal in Azerbaidjan. It's very strange, but all of those coins are hasn't a date.
1 qapik 2006, copper plated steel, weight - 2,73 g., size - 16,2 mm, mintage - unknown. Pretty design, isn't it?
Yes, it is somewhat odd that these 2006 coins are not dated. This 1 qəpik piece depicts three musical instruments: a Daf, a Tar, and a Kamancheh. All "New Manat" coins and notes were designed by Robert Kalina, by the way. He also designed the euro notes, so you may find some parallels and similarities. Christian
Ah, those I have too. What is also interesting about these 2006 issues is that the coins and the paper money were not only designed by the same artist, but they also have corresponding themes: 1 qəpik coin: Musical instruments (see my previous reply). These instruments can also be found on the 1 manat note. 3 qəpik coin: Literature/writing - also on the 5 manat note. 5 qəpik coin: the Qız Qalası or Maiden Tower, part of Baku's city walls. And the fortifications are also on the 10 manat note. 10 qəpik coin: a (Karabakh) helmet - also on the 20 manat note. 20 qəpik coin: stairs - also on the 50 manat note. 50 qəpik coin: that is a little different; the coin shows an oil rig, while the 100 manat note has various buildings. But even here both designs are economy and development related. The core element on the other side (a map of the country) is the same for the coins and banknotes too. Those 2006 coins and notes were produced in Austria by the way. Christian
