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5 Qəpik Gold
| Issuer | Central Bank of Azerbaijan |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Currency | Third manat (2006-date) |
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| Reverse description | The Maiden Tower (Qız Qalası), the iconic medieval defensive structure of Baku, is depicted in stylized relief at the center of the field, its distinctive stepped profile clearly rendered. Decorative geometric and arabesque ornamental patterns flank the tower on either side, evoking traditional Azerbaijani artistic motifs. The denomination '5 QƏPİK' is inscribed in bold Latin characters across the lower field beneath the tower. |
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| Reverse lettering | 5 QƏPİK |
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Azerbaijan's post-Soviet central bank issued this gold piece during a period of aggressive currency reform — the country had replaced the severely devalued manat at a ratio of 5,000:1 just one year earlier in 2006, making 2005 the last year of the old monetary system. These small-denomination gold issues were never intended for circulation; they were produced as bullion-adjacent collectibles at a moment when the state was actively trying to project institutional credibility.
The Schön 15a designation suggests a variety distinction worth confirming against known die differences in the series.