Metro Token - Baku Blue
1997 year| Plastic (blue) | 1 g | 25 mm |
| Location | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Type | Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens |
| Year | 1997 |
| Composition | Plastic (blue) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 September 2003 |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#137142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Lettering: 30
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Baku Metro (Azerbaijani: Bakı Metropoliteni) is a rapid transit system serving Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. First opened on 6 November 1967 during the time of the Soviet Union, it has features typical of ex-Soviet systems, including very deep central stations and exquisite decorations that blend traditional Azerbaijani national motifs with Soviet ideology. At present the system has 36.63 kilometres (22.76 mi) of bi-directional tracks, made up of three lines served by 25 stations. The metro is the only one constructed in Azerbaijan, and was the fifth built in the Soviet Union.Interesting fact
This coin features a unique design inspired by the iconic Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan. The blue color represents the city's skyline and the Caspian Sea.
