1 Somoni (Aryens) 2006 front 1 Somoni (Aryens) 2006 back
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1 Somoni Aryens

2006 year
Nickel brass 5.21 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Tajikistan
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2006
Value
1 Somoni 1 TJS = USD 0.09
Currency
Somoni (2000-date)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
5.21 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#8846
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Two busts of ancient Eastern Iranian people facing left, date below

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
СОЛИ ТАМАДДУНИ ОРИЁӢ
ДЕВОРНИГОРАИ ТОҶИКОНИ БОСТОН
·2006·

Translation: Aryan civilization year, Diaspora of the ancient Tajiks

Edge

Alternating reeded and smooth segments

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Somoni (Aryens) 2006 circulating commemorative coin from Tajikistan is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of a mythical Aryan warrior, while the reverse side features a representation of the ancient city of Dushanbe, which was an important stop on the ancient Silk Road. This coin was minted to commemorate the 2006 celebrations of the Aryans, a term used to refer to the ancient Iranian peoples who inhabited the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006 СПМД 100000 - - - - - -

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