AZERBAIJAN 

KM 41

SHORT COINS

ENCYCLOPAEDIA

                

Face Value Diameter mm Weight g Thickness mm Edge Composition Rotation
5 qapik 19.75 4.8 2.2 Reeded Copper-clad-Steel Medal
Obverse Reverse
The inscription: title of state 'The Republic of Azerbaijan' in Azerbaijani. In the center: map of country, below - denomination.

In the center: Maiden tower in Baku, below - face value.

The Maiden Tower was constructed in the 12th century, or possibly earlier - its architectural style and construction sequence is obscure, and estimates for its age go back to an unlikely 2,500 years.