Commemorative and jubilee coins are issued by the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan from precious and base metals. The first coin was dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the life and work of Muhammad Fuzuli in 1996.
Due to the lack of a mint in the country, all coins have been minted in countries such as UK, Ukraine, Austria and Poland.
Commemorative Coins Dedicated to Famous Historical Figures The following table lists the commemorative coins dedicated to the anniversaries of the lives and activities of famous historical figures of Azerbaijan. The coins are worth 50, 100 and 500 AZN. Name Year Denomination Fineness Volume Image Commemorative subject500th anniversary of the life and work of Muhammad Fizuli1996100 AZN916.7500In 1996, for the first time, the National Bank issued a gold coin worth 100 manatsdedicated to the 500th anniversary of the life and creativity of the Azerbaijani poet and thinker Muhammad Fuzuli (1494-1556). The obverse of the commemorative coin shows the face of Fuzuli, and the reverse a scene from the poet's famous poem "Leyli and Majnun". The commemorative coin was minted at the Royal Mint in Great Britain in accordance with international standards.Gold coins, devoted to the 1300th anniversary of the book "Kitabi Dada Gorgud"1999100 AZN9005000In 1999 gold coins worth 100 manat devoted to the 1300th anniversary of "Kitabi Dada Gorgud" epic were issued. The commemorative coin was minted at the mint of the National Bank of Ukraine according to international standards.Silver coins, devoted to the 1300th anniversary of the book "Kitabi Dada Gorgud"199950 AZN925150In 1999, silver coins worth of 50 AZN, devoted to the 1300th anniversary of the "Kitabi Dada Gorgud" epic, were issued. The commemorative coin was minted at the mint of National Bank of Ukraine.Platinum coins dedicated to the memory of Heydar Aliyev2004500 AZNplatinum100The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan issued platinum commemorative coins on December 10, 2004, in accordance with the decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on perpetuating the memory of the Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev. On the face of the commemorative coins there is a portrait of Heydar Aliyev. On the right side of the portrait - the words "Heydar Aliyev" was inscribed. On the reverse side of there is the map of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The commemorative coins were minted at the Royal Mint of England in accordance with the highest international standards. Gold coins dedicated to the memory of Heydar Aliyev2004100 AZN916.71000The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan issued gold commemorative coins on December 10, 2004, in accordance with the decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on perpetuating the memory of Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev. On the face of the commemorative coins there is a portrait of Heydar Aliyev and on the right side of the portrait, the words "Heydar Aliyev" were inscribed. On the reverse side of there is the map of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The commemorative coins were minted at the Royal Mint of England. Silver coins dedicated to the memory of Heydar Aliyev200450 AZN9252000The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan issued a commemorative silver coin on December 10, 2004, in accordance with the decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on perpetuating the memory of Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev. On the face of the commemorative coins there is a portrait of Heydar Aliyev. On the right side of the portrait the words "Heydar Aliyev" were inscribed. On the reverse side there is the map of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The commemorative coins were minted at the Royal Mint of England. Gold coins dedicated to the memory of Nizami Ganjavi2008100 AZN999500800th anniversary of Nizami Ganjavi's death. The coins were struck at Austrian Mint.Gold coins
Dedicated to Bulbul2008100 AZN999500The coins were dedicated to Bulbul who was a famous Azerbaijani and Soviet opera tenor, folk music performer, and one of the founders of vocal arts and national musical theatre in Azerbaijan. They were struck at Austrian Mint.Gold coins
Dedicated to Uzeyir Hajibeyov2008100 AZN999500The coins were struck at Austrian Mint. Its weight is 31.1 g and has a round shape.
Commemorative Coins, New Gepiks In 2006, Azerbaijani Government signed a contract with the Austrian Mint one of world's coin produces to design a set of gold coins related with the denomination process. According to the agreement, 50 special gold commemorative sets were prepared in 2005. Coins of denomination of 1, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 50 gepiks were struck at Austrian Mint. Name Year Bullion Value Composition Fineness Volume Description Image1 Gepik2005585.80 AZNGold. 7.10 g999.950Obverse; Culture-traditional Musical instruments
Reverse; Map of Azerbaijan3 Gepik2005726.06 AZNGold. 8.80 g999.950Obverse; Books and quill
Reverse; Map of Azerbaijan5 Gepik2005882.82 AZNGold. 10.70 g999.950Obverse; The Maiden Tower
Reverse; Map of Azerbaijan10 Gepik20051,076.71 AZNGold. 13.05 g999.950Obverse; Military helmet symbolizing the desire to regain Nagorno-Karabakh
Reverse; Map of Azerbaijan20 Gepik20051,307.73 AZNGold. 15.85 g999.950Obverse; Spiral staircase, and Geometry & Geometrical symbols
Reverse; Map of Azerbaijan 50 Gepik20051,452.11 AZNGold. 17.60 g999.950Obverse; Two oil wells
Reverse; Map of Azerbaijan
Coins dedicated to "European Games 2015" The commemorative coins mentioned below has been dedicated to First European Games that took place in 2015, in Baku. Name Year Value Composition Fineness Volume Description Image1 Manat Archery20151 AZNCopper-nickel.1500Obverse; Archer. Lettering:
BAKU 2015 I AVROPA OYUNLARI
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.1 Manat (Canoe Sprint)20151 AZNCopper-nickel.1500Obverse; Rower on a canoe
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT.1 Manat (Diving)20151 AZNCopper-nickel.1500Obverse; Diver. Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT.
Reverse;
National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.1 Manat (Rhythmic Gymnastics)20151 AZNCopper-nickel.1500Obverse; Gymnast Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments. .1 Manat (Wrestling)20151 AZNCopper-nickel.1500Obverse; Two wrestlers
Lettering:
BAKU 2015 I AVROPA OYUNLARI
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments..5 Manat (Archery)20155 AZNSilver999100Obverse; Archer. Lettering:
BAKU 2015 I AVROPA OYUNLARI
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.5 Manat (Canoe Sprint)20155 AZNSilver999100Obverse; Rower on a canoe
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT5 Manat (Diving)20155 AZNSilver999100Obverse; Diver. Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT.
Reverse;
National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments5 Manat (Rhythmic Gymnastics)20155 AZNSilver999100Obverse; Gymnast Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.5 Manat (Wrestling)20155 AZNSilver999100Obverse; Two wrestlers
Lettering:
BAKU 2015 I AVROPA OYUNLARI
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.100 Manat (Archery)2015100 AZNGold999100Obverse; Archer. Lettering:
BAKU 2015 I AVROPA OYUNLARI
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.100 Manat (Canoe Sprint)2015100 AZNGold999100Obverse; Rower on a canoe
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT100 Manat (Diving)2015100 AZNGold999100Obverse; Diver. Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT.
Reverse;
National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments100 Manat (Rhythmic Gymnastics)2015100 AZNGold999100Obverse; Gymnast Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.100 Manat (Wrestling)2015100 AZNGold999100Obverse; Two wrestlers
Lettering:
BAKU 2015 I AVROPA OYUNLARI
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
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