Coins

In 2021 the Central Bank issued to circulation a silver commemorative coin dedicated to the town of Shusha, the beautiful corner of our country, announced the ‘Cultural capital of Azerbaijan’ by Mister President, liberated from the armenian occupation during the 44-day Patriotic War of 2020 under the leadership of Ilham Aliyev, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan, with the weight 1 troy ounce and 5 AZN face value.

The coin was minted at ‘The Royal Mint’ of Great Britain on proof-based technology.

The face of the commemorative coin depicts the mausoleum of Molla Panah Vagif, an example of historical and cultural heritage of Shusha, declared by President Ilham Aliyev a cultural capital of Azerbaijan, notes as description of our national music culture, contours of the State Flag in a graphic style, the words ‘8 November’ victory history, the Khari Bulbul, that has become the symbol of victory at the Patriotic War, as well as the words ‘Shusha’ and ‘Karabakh is Azerbaijan’ as the main design elements, while the back of the coin depicts the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 8-pointed stars, the words ‘the Republic of Azerbaijan’ and denomination of the coin.

The commemorative coin is a legal tender in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan at its face value.