Metro Token - Baku Red
1997 year| (red) | 1 g | 24 mm |
| Location | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Type | Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens |
| Year | 1997 |
| Composition | (red) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 September 2003 |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#137143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Lettering: 30
Comment
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 was used as a public transportation token in Baku, Azerbaijan, specifically for the metro system. It features a red color scheme, which likely indicates its purpose for the metro service. The coin weighs 1 gram, suggesting it was designed for easy handling and storage. Its small size and standardized weight make it an efficient token for fare collection in public transportation systems.
