Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com
  • 20 Qapik 2006-2011, KM# 43, Azerbaijan
  • 20 Qapik 2006-2011, KM# 43, Azerbaijan
Description

Coins were first put into circulation during January 2006 and do not feature a mint year. The new design series celebrated the cultural heritage of Azerbaijan. Coins in circulation are 1, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 50 qəpik. Most coins closely resemble the size and shape of various euro coins. Most notably the bi-metallic 50 qəpik (similar to €2 coin) and the 10 qəpik (Spanish flower, like the 20 cent coin).

Engraver: Robert Kalina

Obverse

Map of Azerbaijan, country name, value.

AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASI
20 QƏPİK

Reverse

Depicts spiral staircase and geometrical symbols, denomination left.

Spiral stairs, sometimes referred to in architectural descriptions as vice, wind around a newel (also the central pole). They typically have a handrail on the outer side only, and on the inner side just the central pole. A squared spiral stair assumes a square stairwell and expands the steps and railing to a square, resulting in unequal steps (larger where they extend into a corner of the square). A pure spiral assumes a circular stairwell and the steps and handrail are equal and positioned screw-symmetrically. A tight spiral stair with a central pole is very space efficient in the use of floor area.

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QƏPİK

Edge

20 Qapik

KM# 43 Schön# 17
Characteristics
Material Brass Plated Steel
Weight 6.6 g
Diameter 24.25 mm
Thickness 2.05 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mints
Austrian Mint
National Bank of Ukraine Mint (NBU)

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