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The Issue of a Commemorative Coin “Abkhazian State University – 85”

26-09-2017 15:00

The National Bank of the Republic of Abkhazia announces the issue of
a commemorative coin “Abkhazian State University – 85”,
which is dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the Abkhazian State University.

1. The commemorative coin “Abkhazian State University – 85” is made of 925 silver, coin diameter is 39 mm, weight is 34 grams, quality is proof-like, denomination is 10 apsars. The lateral surface of the coins is corrugated. Catalogue number 010010010-001. Circulation - 700 pcs.

Description of the coin

Obverse. In the upper left part on the mirror field, the denomination of the coin “10 ҧсарк” is written in the Abkhazian language. The right lower part bears the relief image of the state emblem of the Republic of Abkhazia. In the semicircle, there is an inscription in the Abkhazian language “Аҧсны Абанк”, and in the lower part the year of issue 2017 is indicated.
Reverse. On the reverse side along the circumference, there is the name of the University in the Abkhazian language “Аҧснытәи Аҳәынҭқарратә Университет” and the motto “Аҵареи Ааӡареи” (“Education and Upbringing”). The central part depicts the globe, which is a symbol of the Abkhazia State University’s entry into the Eurasian Association of Universities. Against the background of the globe, the University building is depicted. Beneath it is a laurel branch as a symbol of peace, and below it – seven stars, attributes of the national flag. The central left half bears an inscription – 85 years, which indicates the number of years since the foundation of the University. In the upper part, there is an image of the state emblem.

2. The commemorative coin “Abkhazian State University – 85”, made of silver with selective gilding, is made of 925 silver and 999 gold, coin diameter is 39 mm, weight is 34 grams, quality is proof-like, denomination is 10 apsars. The lateral surface of the coins is corrugated. Catalogue number 0660010-002. Circulation - 500 pcs.

Description of the coin

Obverse. In the upper left part on the mirror field, the denomination of the coin “10 ҧсарк” is written in the Abkhazian language. The right lower part bears the relief image of the state emblem of the Republic of Abkhazia. In the semicircle, there is an inscription in the Abkhazian language “Аҧсны Абанк”, and in the lower part the year of issue 2017 is indicated. The state emblem and the number “10” are depicted using a gilding technique.
Reverse. On the reverse side along the circumference, there is the name of the University in the Abkhazian language “Аҧснытәи Аҳәынҭқарратә Университет” and the motto “Аҵареи Ааӡареи” (“Education and Upbringing”). The central part depicts the globe, which is a symbol of the Abkhazia State University’s entry into the Eurasian Association of Universities. Against the background of the globe, the University building is depicted. Beneath it is a laurel branch as a symbol of peace, and below it – seven stars, attributes of the national flag. The central left half bears an inscription – 85 years, which indicates the number of years since the foundation of the University. In the upper part, there is an image of the state emblem. The state emblem, the globe and the laurel wreath are depicted using a gilding technique.

Artist: Timur Kaitan.


Commemorative coins of the Bank of Abkhazia from precious metals can be purchased by legal entities and individuals from the credit organisations of the Republic of Abkhazia.