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 Fizuli in 1996.[1]
Due to the lack of a mint in the country, all coins have been minted in the countries such as UK, Ukraine, Austria and Poland.
Commemorative Coins Dedicated to the Famous Historical Figures
In the following table, the commemorative coins were dedicated to anniversaries of life and activities of famous historical figures of Azerbaijan. The coins are worth of 50, 100 and 500 AZN.[2]
In 1996, for the first time, the National Bank issued a gold coin worth of 100 manat dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the life and creativity of the Azerbaijani poet and thinker Muhammad Fuzuli (1494-1556). On the face of the commemorative coin there is the face of Mohammed Fuzuli and on 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 the international standards.
Gold coins, devoted to the 1300th anniversary of the book "Kitabi Dada Gorgud"
1999
100 AZN
900
5000
In 1999 gold coins worth of 100 Manat devoted to the 1300th anniversary of "Kitabi Dada Gorgud" epic were issued. The commemorative coin is 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"
1999
50 AZN
925
150
In 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 Aliyev
2004
500 AZN
platinum
100
The 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 Aliyev
2004
100 AZN
916.7
1000
The 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 Aliyev
2004
50 AZN
925
2000
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.[2][3]
Name
Year
Bullion Value
Composition
Fineness
Volume
Description
Image
1 Gepik
2005
585.80 AZN
Gold. 7.10 g
999.9
50
Obverse; Culture-traditional Musical instruments
Reverse; Map of Azerbaijan
3 Gepik
2005
726.06 AZN
Gold. 8.80 g
999.9
50
Obverse; Books and quill
Reverse; Map of Azerbaijan
5 Gepik
2005
882.82 AZN
Gold. 10.70 g
999.9
50
Obverse; The Maiden Tower
Reverse; Map of Azerbaijan
10 Gepik
2005
1,076.71 AZN
Gold. 13.05 g
999.9
50
Obverse; Military helmet symbolizing the desire to regain Nagorno-Karabakh
Reverse; Map of Azerbaijan
20 Gepik
2005
1,307.73 AZN
Gold. 15.85 g
999.9
50
Obverse; Spiral staircase, and Geometry & Geometrical symbols
Reverse; Map of Azerbaijan
50 Gepik
2005
1,452.11 AZN
Gold. 17.60 g
999.9
50
Obverse; 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.[3][4]
Name
Year
Value
Composition
Fineness
Volume
Description
Image
1 Manat Archery
2015
1 AZN
Copper-nickel
.
1500
Obverse; Archer. Lettering:
BAKU 2015 I AVROPA OYUNLARI
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
1 Manat (Canoe Sprint)
2015
1 AZN
Copper-nickel
.
1500
Obverse; Rower on a canoe
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT
.
1 Manat (Diving)
2015
1 AZN
Copper-nickel
.
1500
Obverse; Diver. Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT.
Reverse;
National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments
.
1 Manat (Rhythmic Gymnastics)
2015
1 AZN
Copper-nickel
.
1500
Obverse; Gymnast Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
.
1 Manat (Wrestling)
2015
1 AZN
Copper-nickel
.
1500
Obverse; Two wrestlers
Lettering:
BAKU 2015 I AVROPA OYUNLARI
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
.
5 Manat (Archery)
2015
5 AZN
Silver
999
100
Obverse; Archer. Lettering:
BAKU 2015 I AVROPA OYUNLARI
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
5 Manat (Canoe Sprint)
2015
5 AZN
Silver
999
100
Obverse; Rower on a canoe
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT
5 Manat (Diving)
2015
5 AZN
Silver
999
100
Obverse; Diver. Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT.
Reverse;
National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments
5 Manat (Rhythmic Gymnastics)
2015
5 AZN
Silver
999
100
Obverse; Gymnast Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
5 Manat (Wrestling)
2015
5 AZN
Silver
999
100
Obverse; Two wrestlers
Lettering:
BAKU 2015 I AVROPA OYUNLARI
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
100 Manat (Archery)
2015
100 AZN
Gold
999
100
Obverse; Archer. Lettering:
BAKU 2015 I AVROPA OYUNLARI
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
100 Manat (Canoe Sprint)
2015
100 AZN
Gold
999
100
Obverse; Rower on a canoe
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT
100 Manat (Diving)
2015
100 AZN
Gold
999
100
Obverse; Diver. Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT.
Reverse;
National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments
100 Manat (Rhythmic Gymnastics)
2015
100 AZN
Gold
999
100
Obverse; Gymnast Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
1 MANAT
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.
100 Manat (Wrestling)
2015
100 AZN
Gold
999
100
Obverse; Two wrestlers
Lettering:
BAKU 2015 I AVROPA OYUNLARI
Reverse; National Coat of Arms, crescent and ornaments.