10 Apsars (Vladislav Ardzinba; gold-plating) 2013 front 10 Apsars (Vladislav Ardzinba; gold-plating) 2013 back
10 Apsars (Vladislav Ardzinba; gold-plating) 2013 photo
© Bank of Abkhazia

10 Apsars Vladislav Ardzinba; gold-plating

2013 year
Silver (.925) (Selective gold-plating) 33.94 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Abkhazia
Period
Republic (1992-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2013
Value
10 Apsars
Currency
Apsar
Composition
Silver (.925) (Selective gold-plating)
Weight
33.94 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
3.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#93812
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

In the inside disc there is a profile portrait of Ardzinba V. G., the Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Abkhazia Armed Forces in the period of the Patriotic War of the People of Abkhazia 1992-1993, the first President of the Republic of Abkhazia. In the outside disc there are inscriptions in the Abkhaz language separated by dots: in the upper part – “The Republic of Abkhazia”, in the lower part – the inscription “Victory” and the years “1993” and “2013”. A dotted framework is circled along the circumference.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
АҦСНЫ АҲӘЫНҬҚАРРА
* 1993 ∙ АИААИРА ∙ 2013 *

Translation:
The Republic of Abkhazia
1993 Victory 2013

Engraver: Dzhapua B. R.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of materials and techniques. The coin is made of silver (.925) with selective gold-plating, giving it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance. The use of gold-plating on a silver coin is not common, and it adds an extra layer of complexity and beauty to the design. Additionally, the coin's design features a portrait of Vladislav Ardzinba, the first president of Abkhazia, which adds historical and cultural significance to the coin. Overall, this coin is a fascinating example of numismatic art and craftsmanship.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013 ММД 499 - - - - - -

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