Abkhazian apsar
| Abkhazian apsar | |||||
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| Аҧсар (Abkhaz) | |||||
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| Central bank | National Bank of the Republic of Abkhazia | ||||
| Website | www |
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| User(s) |  Abkhazia (alongside Russian ruble) |
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| Pegged with | Russian ruble = 0.10 apsar | ||||
| Coins | 10, 25, 50 apsars | ||||
| Mint | Moscow Mint | ||||
| Website | www |
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The apsar (Abkhaz: аҧсар) is a currency of Abkhazia. So far, only coins in denominations of 10, 25 and 50 apsars have been issued. While the coins are legal tender in the Republic of Abkhazia, their usage is very limited, and the coins are mostly made for collectors. In Abkhazia, the Russian ruble is used in practice. The first apsar coins were introduced in 2008.
The Bank of Abkhazia is responsible for the apsar coins, and has so far issued two series: "Outstanding personalities of Abkhazia" (6 coins) and "The patriotic war of the Abkhaz nation 1992–1993" (2 coins). Persons who have appeared on coins include:
- Vladislav Ardzinba, president 1994–2005
- Fazil Iskander, writer
- Dmitry Gulia, writer
- Samson Chanba, writer and statesman
- Bagrat Shinkuba, writer and politician
- Aleksandr Chachba, artist
10 apsar coins are made of silver; 25 and 50 apsar coins are made of gold. The number of coins produced is low: 2,000 silver coins are minted and 1,000 gold coins.[1]
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2008 commemorative coins of the 15th anniversary of the Abkhazian victory in the 1992–93 war
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Vladislav Ardzinba and the Abkhazian state | |||
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| Designer: B. R. Japua, V. M. Erokhin | Mint: Moscow Mint | |||
| Value: 10 apsars | Alloy: Ag 925 | Quantity: 2,000 | Quality: Proof-like | |
| Issued: 26 September 2008 | Diameter: 39.0 mm | Thickness: 3,30 ± 0,35 mm | Weight: 33,94 ± 0,31 g | |
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Vladislav Ardzinba and the Abkhazian state | |||
| Designers: B. R. Japua, V. M. Erokhin | Mint: Moscow Mint | |||
| Value: 50 apsars | Alloy: Au 999 | Quantity: 1,000 | Quality: Proof-like | |
| Issued: 26 September 2008 | Diameter: 39.0 mm | Thickness: 1,7 ± 0,2 mm | Weight: 15,72 ± 0,15 g | |
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Victory | |||
| Designer: B. R. Japua, V. M. Erokhin | Mint: Moscow Mint | |||
| Value: 10 apsars | Alloy: Ag 925, Au 999 | Quantity: 2,000 | Quality: Proof-like, Antiproof | |
| Issued: 26 September 2008 | Diameter: 39.0 mm | Thickness: 3,30 ± 0,35 mm | Weight: 33,94 ± 0,31 g | |
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Victory | |||
| Designers: B. R. Japua, V. M. Erokhin | Mint: Moscow Mint | |||
| Value: 50 apsars | Alloy: Au 999 | Quantity: 1,000 | Quality: Proof-like, Antiproof | |
| Issued: 26 September 2008 | Diameter: 39.0 mm | Thickness: 1,7 ± 0,2 mm | Weight: 15,72 ± 0,15 g | |
2009
Commemorative coins of Abkhazian writers
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(80th birthday of) Fazil Iskander | |||
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| Designer: B. R. Japua | Mint: Moscow Mint | |||
| Value: 10 apsars | Alloy: Ag 925 | Quantity: 2,000 | Quality: Proof-like | |
| Issued: 6 May 2009 | Diameter: 39.0 mm | Thickness: 3,30 ± 0,35 mm | Weight: 33,94 ± 0,31 g | |
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Dmitry Gulia | |||
| Designers: T. D. Kaitan, V. M. Erokhin | Mint: Moscow Mint | |||
| Value: 10 apsars | Alloy: Ag 925 | Quantity: 1,000 | Quality: Proof-like | |
| Issued: 29 June 2009 | Diameter: 39.0 mm | Thickness: 3,30 ± 0,35 mm | Weight: 33,94 ± 0,31 g | |
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Samson Chanba | |||
| Designers: B. R. Japua, V. M. Erokhin | Mint: Moscow Mint | |||
| Value: 10 apsars | Alloy: Ag 925 | Quantity: 1,000 | Quality: Proof-like | |
| Issued: 29 June 2009 | Diameter: 39.0 mm | Thickness: 3,30 ± 0,35 mm | Weight: 33,94 ± 0,31 g | |
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Bagrat Shinkuba | |||
| Designers: R. T. Gablia, V. M. Erokhin | Mint: Moscow Mint | |||
| Value: 10 apsars | Alloy: Ag 925 | Quantity: 1,000 | Quality: Proof-like | |
| Issued: 29 June 2009 | Diameter: 39.0 mm | Thickness: 3,30 ± 0,35 mm | Weight: 33,94 ± 0,31 g | |
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Aleksandr Chachba | |||
| Designers: B. R. Japua | Mint: Moscow Mint | |||
| Value: 10 apsars | Alloy: Ag 925 | Quantity: 1,000 | Quality: Proof-like | |
| Issued: 16 November 2009 | Diameter: 39.0 mm | Thickness: 3,30 ± 0,35 mm | Weight: 33,94 ± 0,31 g | |
Commemorative Nart coin
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The Narts | |||
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| Designers: R. T. Gablia, V. M. Erokhin | Mint: Moscow Mint | |||
| Value: 25 apsars | Alloy: Au 999 | Quantity: 1,000 | Quality: Uncirculated | |
| Issued: 16 November 2009 | Diameter: 22.6 mm | Thickness: | Weight: | |
2010
Commemorative Coins of 2010 Historic Monuments of Abkhazia
2011
Commemorative Coin of 2011 World Domino Championship
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World Domino Championships | |||
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| Designers: Japua B.R. | Mint: Saint Petersburg Mint | |||
| Value: 10 apsars | Alloy: Au 925 | Quantity: Uncirculated | Quality: Uncirculated | |
| Issued: 12 September 2011 | Diameter: 39.0 mm | Thickness: | Weight: | |
2012
Commemorative Coins of 2012 Historic Monuments of Abkhazia
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- ↑ (Russian) Regnum.ru: "Apsar" — part of the country's image
