Gold and silver coins dedicated to memory of Mahammad Fuzuli

In 1996 first time there were released by National Bank gold coins of 100 manat and silver coins 50 manat face value dedicated to 500th anniversary of life and activities of a notable poet and thinker Mahammad Fuzuli (1494-1556). There was presented face of the Mahammad Fuzuli on the head of coin, and on the back side there was presented one scene from famous poem of the poet “Leyli and Mejnun”. Commemorative coins were made according to high international standards in the “Royal Mint” of Great Britain.

As his family moved from Azerbaijan to Baghdad, Mahammad Fuzuli was born in Karbala city, Iraq, near Baghdad.

Fuzuli learned a lot of sciences, including Greece and Arabian philosophy, astronomy, mathematics and medicine sciences, besides native Azerbaijan, he learned Arabian and Persian languages.

He as a creator of three sofas and even when he was alive he became a favorite of all East peoples. He is a creator of thousands of odes, ghazals and quatrains written in Azerbaijan, Arabian and Persian languages, he also author such works like Rindu-Zahid, Sahhati-Merez, Bangu-Bade, Sohbet-ul Asmar, Shikayetname, and poem “Leyli-Mejnun”.

Fuzuli is the greatest lyric poet in the Middle East. Over the period of his activity he always praised love and personal liberty, and stacked out against injustice in society.

Fuzuli world’s famous craftsman. His poetry widespread not only in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Iraq, Middle Asia, but even in Russia and other west countries. A lot of his manuscripts store in known European libraries and museums.

M.Fuzuli was always in the highlight of world science oriental studies. In Europe persons like Hammer Purgital, Braun Rio, English orientalist Begli Aibb, Russian orientalists D.Smirnov, A.Krimski, Y.E. Bertlis and other talked about his genius.

1994 year by the UNESCO line was announced year of Fuzuli, and in relative with jubilee of the poet there were conducted a lot of events inmany countries. Even in nowadays works of great thinker are being translated into many languages all over the world.

Creating by him his oriental studies science still remains for art lovers as non-substitutive treasury, source of mighty words.

Gold and silver coins dedicated to 1300th anniversary of epos “Kitabi – Dede Gorgud”

In 1999 there was put into circulation gold coins of 100 manat and silver of 50 manat face value dedicated 1300nd anniversary of “Kitabi-Dede Gorgud” epos.

Commemorative coins were minted according high international standards in the Mint of National Bank of Ukrainian Republic.

“Kitabi-Dede Gorgud” is an immense folklore monument of Azerbaijan and all Turkish-speaking people. This book during long centuries passing from generation to generation, with additions of different people at the end appeared as a whole grandiose epos, which kept its actuality on all times.

It was taken within the Eser Osman Pasha treasury from Azerbaijan to Turkey and from there book went to the Germany, in Drezden library.

At present 5 duplicates of manuscripts of the epos store in world libraries. Dresden’s manuscript consists of 12 parts main and single whole duplicate. The second one, stored in Vatican library consists of 6 parts incomplete manuscript. The third duplicate at the beginning of XIX century accidentally fell into the hands of German Ambassador in Istanbul Fridrich Fon Dits. At present manuscript is being stored in the archive of Dits in Berlin. The fourth copy is rewritten from Dresden’s one. Finally fifth one is the copy rewritten by handwriting of academician V.Bartold.

This epos is a wealth knowledge encyclopedia which telling by pictorial means about epic pages of people’s life, their moral and spirit, humanism, patriotism, hero’s quality, dignity in love, love to the parents and senses of respect.

Platinum, gold and silver coins dedicated to the memory of Heydar Aliyev

According to the decree of the President of Azerbaijan Republic on immortalize memory of National Leader of Azerbaijan people Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev Central Bank of Azerbaijan Republic on December 10 2004 put into circulation platinum, gold and silver commemorative coins.

On the head of coin minted portrait of national leader of Azerbaijan people Heydar Aliyev, on the right side of the portrait “Heydar Aliyev” words, on the back side of the coin minted the map of Azerbaijan Republic and words “The independence of Azerbaijan permanent, eternal, irreversible… ”.Your browser may not support display of this image. Commemorative coins were minted according to high international standards in English “Royal Mint”.

Under the map on the back side of coin minted “2004” date of issue of commemorative coins, around the map on the top in the circle form indicated “Azerbaijan Republic”, on the bottom minted nominal of the commemorative coins.

Commemorative coins are legal means of payment on the territory of Azerbaijan Republic.

Gold batch of new gepiks

In regard with conducting denomination processes in 2006 there was signed agreement with “Austrian Mint” to release according to design of new gepiks the batch of gold coins.

According to the agreement there was released 50 pieces of special gold commemorative batch.

Silver coin dedicated to the World Cup

In 2006 there were released and put into circulation in Poland “Polish Mint” silver coins of 50 manat face value dedicated to the World Cup was held in Germany.

On the head of the coin there were minted images of footballers and words “FIFA 2006 World Cup Germany”, on the back side there was minted the image of Emblem of Azerbaijan Republic, words “Azerbaijan Republic” and nominal. On the back side of the Emblem minted “2004” date if issue the commemorative coin. Commemorative coin is legal means of payment on the territory of Azerbaijan Republic.

Gold coin dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Heydar Aliyev

In 2008 in regard with countrywide celebrating 85th jubilee of national leader of Azerbaijan people Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev National Bank ordered in “Austria Mint” company gold coins of 100 manat face value and put them into circulation.

There was minted portrait on national leader of Azerbaijan people Heydar Aliyev on the head of coin, on the back side image of the Emblem of Azerbaijan Republic.

Under the Emblem minted “2008” date of issue, words “Azerbaijan Republic” and nominal of the commemorative coin.

Commemorative coin is legal means of payment on the territory of Azerbaijan Republic.

In 2008 within culture series there were released and put into circulation gold commemorative coins of 100 manat face value dedicated to the memory of genius poet of Azerbaijan, thinker Nizami Genjevi, genius opera singer, vocalist Bulbul and genius composer Uzeir Gadjibekov. Commemorative coins were minted by “Austrian Mint” company.

Gold coins dedicated to the memory of Nizami Genjevi

Nizami Genjevi was born in Genje, one of the ancient cities of Azerbaijan. He went down to history of world literature as an author of 5 great poems “Khamsa” (“Five”). The poems of Nizami Genjevi translated into languages of many peoples. Some of the duplicates of his poems stores as face value pearls in famous libraries, museums and manuscripts funds of Istanbul, London, Paris, Dehli, Cairo, Baku, Tabriz, Teheran, Moscow, Saint-Petersburg, Tashkent and other cities.

On the head side of coin minted portrait of the genius poet, on the back side minted images of Azerbaijan miniature.

Around the portrait minted “2008” date of issue of commemorative coin, words “Azerbaijan Republic”, name of the poet and nominal of the coin.

Commemorative coin on its nominal is legal means of payment on the territory of Azerbaijan Republic.

Gold coin dedicated to the memory of Bulbul

Genius opera singer and vocalist of Azerbaijan Bulbul was born in Shusha, the cradle of Azerbaijan culture. From childhood being recognized with his music talent he got Bulbul stage-name. He has rare voice, and got his vocal education in La Scala theatre located in Milano, Italia. He was the first vocalist in the history of Azerbaijan music who went to the European style of singing.

On the head side of coin minted portrait of the vocalist, on the back side presented images of Azerbaijan miniatures.

Around the portrait minted “2008” date of issue of commemorative coin, words “Azerbaijan Republic”, name of the poet and nominal of the commemorative coin.

Commemorative coin on its nominal is legal means of payment on the territory of Azerbaijan Republic.

Gold coin dedicated to the memory of Uzeyir Hajibeyov

Commemorative coin was dedicated to the memory of genius composer, musical expert Uzeyir Hajibeyov. Genius Azerbaijan composer, musicologist scientist, publicist, playwright, and public man was born in Shusha, the cradle of Azerbaijan culture. He is the founder of Azerbaijan modern professional art and national opera. He laid a foundation of first opera in all Muslim East (“Leyli and Mejnun” in 1908) and opera art.

On the head side of commemorative coin minted portrait of the genius composer, on the back side presented images of Azerbaijan miniatures.

Around the portrait minted “2008” date of issue of commemorative coin, words “Azerbaijan Republic”, name of the composer and nominal of the commemorative coin.

Commemorative coin on its nominal is legal means of payment on the territory of Azerbaijan Republic.

Commemorative coins dedicated to 85th anniversary of Nakhchivan Autonomy Republic

Commemorative coin was released in connection with 85th jubilee of establishment of Nakhchivan Autonomy Republic, which has important role in ancient history of Azerbaijan, wealth culture and development of Azerbaijan statehood.

Commemorative coins were minted according to high international standards in the “Austrian Mint”.

Commemorative coin on its nominal is legal means of payment on the territory of Azerbaijan Republic.