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The issuance of commemorative coins “Abkhazian nobleman”, “Abkhazian warrior”, “Abkhazian squire” and “Abkhazian prince”

21-01-2020 09:15

The National Bank of the Republic of Abkhazia announces the issuance of commemorative coins
«ABKHAZIAN NOBLEMAN», «ABKHAZIAN WARRIOR», «ABKHAZIAN SQUIRE» and «ABKHAZIAN PRINCE».

1. Commemorative coin «Abkhazian nobleman» 

Metal: Silver 925
Denomination, apsars: 20
Fine Metal Content, G: 150,0
Quality: Proof-like
Size, MM: 42,0*70,0
Mintage: 100 pieces
Artist: Batal Japua
Series: «Сlothing and weapons of the peoples of the Caucasus»
Catalogue number: 0610020-001

Coin description

Obverse. The obverse depicts Abkhaz warriors from a famous photograph of the second half of the 19th century by D. I. Ermakov "Abkhaz Deputies". On the left side of the field there is a solar sign consisting of 11 soaring eagles, under it the face value “20 Apsars” and the date 2019. On the right side of the field is inscribed “Аҧсны Абанк»” (Bank of Abkhazia) and the state emblem of the Republic of Abkhazia.
Reverse. On the reverse in the central field there is a colored pad printing image of a warrior in a long circassian coat and a light brown headpiece - bashlyk, with a sheathed flintlock and a dagger thrown over his shoulders. The image is enclosed in a decorative frame with traditional Abkhazian ornaments, in the upper part of which there are inscriptions – «аҧсуа» and «abaza».

2. Commemorative coin «Abkhazian warrior»

Metal: Silver 925
Denomination, apsars: 20
Fine Metal Content, G: 150,0
Quality: Proof-like
Size, MM: 42,0*70,0
Mintage: 100 pieces
Artist: Batal Japua
Series: «Сlothing and weapons of the peoples of the Caucasus»
Catalogue number: 0610020-002

Coin description

Obverse. The obverse depicts Abkhaz warriors from a famous photograph of the second half of the 19th century by D. I. Ermakov "Abkhaz Deputies". On the left side of the field there is a solar sign consisting of 11 soaring eagles, under it the face value “20 Apsars” and the date 2019. On the right side of the field is inscribed “Аҧсны Абанк»” (Bank of Abkhazia) and the state emblem of the Republic of Abkhazia.
Reverse. On the reverse in the central field there is a colored pad printing image of a warrior in a short circassian coat of light green color, a pointed papakha and a cloak with a sheathed flintlock and a dagger thrown over his shoulders. The image is enclosed in a decorative frame with traditional Abkhazian ornaments, in the upper part of which there are inscriptions – «аҧсуа» and «abaza»..

3. Commemorative coin «Abkhazian squire» 

Metal: Silver 925
Denomination, apsars: 20
Fine Metal Content, G: 150,0
Quality: Proof-like
Size, MM: 42,0*70,0
Mintage: 100 pieces
Artist: Batal Japua
Series: «Сlothing and weapons of the peoples of the Caucasus»
Catalogue number: 0610020-003.

Coin description

Obverse. The obverse depicts Abkhaz warriors from a famous photograph of the second half of the 19th century by D. I. Ermakov "Abkhaz Deputies". On the left side of the field there is a solar sign consisting of 11 soaring eagles, under it the face value “20 Apsars” and the date 2019. On the right side of the field is inscribed “Аҧсны Абанк»” (Bank of Abkhazia) and the state emblem of the Republic of Abkhazia.
Reverse. On the reverse in the central field there is a colored pad printing image of a warrior in a short light brown cherkessian coat and a grey bashlyk resting on a flintlock gun armed with a dagger and a saber. The image is enclosed in a decorative frame with traditional Abkhazian ornaments, in the upper part of which there are inscriptions – «аҧсуа» and «abaza».

4. Commemorative coin «Abkhazian prince»

Metal: Silver 925
Denomination, apsars: 20
Fine Metal Content, G: 150,0
Quality: Proof-like
Size, MM: 42,0*70,0
Mintage: 100 pieces
Artist: Batal Japua
Series: «Сlothing and weapons of the peoples of the Caucasus»
Catalogue number: 0610020-004.

Coin description

Obverse. The obverse depicts Abkhaz warriors from a famous photograph of the second half of the 19th century by D. I. Ermakov "Abkhaz Deputies". On the left side of the field there is a solar sign consisting of 11 soaring eagles, under it the face value “20 Apsars” and the date 2019. On the right side of the field is inscribed “Аҧсны Абанк»” (Bank of Abkhazia) and the state emblem of the Republic of Abkhazia.
Reverse. On the reverse in the central field there is a colored pad printing image of a warrior in a long circassian coat of light green color with a sheathed flintlock thrown over his shoulders, a dagger on his belt and a lash in his right hand. The image is enclosed in a decorative frame with traditional Abkhazian ornaments, in the upper part of which there are inscriptions – «аҧсуа» and «abaza».

The sale of commemorative coins of the Bank of Abkhazia from precious metals to legal entities and individuals is carried out by credit institutions of the Republic of Abkhazia.