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NATIONS OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION

A selection of coins from nations that emerged after the collapse of the Soviet Union

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FIRST CIRCULATING COINS OF KYRGYZSTAN

Kyrgyzstan 2008 coin set: 1 Tyin - 5 Som

In January 2008 Kyrgyzstan released its first coins for general circulation. Its previous coin issues were (expensive) gold and silver Proof coins made for collectors, while paper currency was used for commerce. The six coin set consists of the nickel clad steel 5, 3 and 1 Som and the brass clad steel 50, 10 and 1 Tyin. The 1 Tyin has a reported mintage of only 100,000 pieces which were reserved for sale to collectors, while the other five coins entered general circulation. All coins have the coat of arms on one side and the denomination on the other. The coins are Uncirculated and are dated 2008.
Item C-KG-SET08 KYRGYZSTAN 6 COIN SET 1 TYIN - 5 SOM, 2008, UNC. $6.50

NEW COINS OF GEORGIA INCLUDES BI-METAL

The Republic of Georgia, a small nation, formerly part or the U.S.S.R., is located on the Black Sea between Russia and Turkey. Georgia is an ancient nation. It recently celebrated it's 3000th Anniversary! Throughout its history it has alternated between periods of independence and dominance by other nations, including the Romans, Persians, Turks, Mongols and Russians. In 2006 Georgia released three new coins to circulation; a 50 Thetri, 1 Lari and a bimetallic 2 Lari. The coins all feature the denomination on one side and the Georgia arms and the date on the other. All three coins are Uncirculated.
Item S-GE-SET3 GEORGIA 3 COIN SET 2006, KM89-91 UNC. $10.00

ONLY COINS OF TATARSTAN

Tatarstan is an autonomous republic within the Russian Federation. In 1993 they issued three undated metal circulating ration tokens. A bronze token picturing wheat stalks was good for 1 Kilo of bread. Two tokens were issued for Gasoline (petrol), a bronze token that was good for 10 Litres of gasoline, and a copper-nickel token that was good for 20 Litres of gasoline. Both had exactly the same design featuring an oil well and were the same size. The 10 Litre token was soon withdrawn as they would be nickel-plated and passed off as a 20 Litre token. All three pieces are scarce today.
Item TA TARSET3 TATARSTAN 3 TOKEN SET KM-TN1-3 XF $49.50

KAZAKHSTAN COIN SETS

Kazakhstan is located along what was the ancient Great Silk Road, connecting China with the Middle East, Europe and Africa. For thousands of years the areas economy has been centered on nomadic pastoralism across its vast steppe. In recent years petroleum has become a major export. It has a developed space infrastructure that it inherited from the U.S.S.R. and handles many satellite launches and launches to the International Space Station. We offer two coin sets from Kazakhstan. The first is the five coin set dated 1993. Included is the 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Tyin. They are the first coins issued by Kazakhstan after obtaining independence during the collapse of the U.S.S.R. The second is the current seven coin set, including the bimetallic 2007 100 Tenge, the new 2005 2 Tenge, and the 2002 dated 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Tenge. All coins have the denomination on one side and the Kazakh arms on the other.
Item C-KZ-SET93 KAZAKHSTAN 5 COIN SET 2-50 TYIN 1993 UNC $3.50
Item S-KZ-SET7 KAZAKHSTAN 7 COIN SET 1 - 100 TENGE 2002-07 BU $8.50

UZBEKISTAN COIN SET

Uzbekistan is located along what was the ancient Great Silk Road, connecting China with the Middle East, Europe and Africa. Today it is a major exporter of cotton and has a developing petroleum industry. This set features five current coins of Uzbekistan. The 1, 5, and 10 Som all feature a map of the country and date from date 2000 or 2001. The 1999 25 Som commemorates the 800th anniversary of the birth of Sultan Jaloliddin Manguberdi, a national hero who created an independent Uzbek nation in the 13th century. The 50 Som commemorates the 10th anniversary of the independence of Uzbekistan following the collapse of the Soviet Union and also features a map of the country. All five coins feature the Uzbek arms on the obverse.
Item S-UZ-SET5 UZBEKISTAN 5 COIN SET, 1-50 SOM 1999-2001 KM11-15 UNC. $7.00

NEW COINS OF AZERBAIJAN

Azerbaijan recently revalued their currency on a 5000 to 1 basis. The new currency included a series of six undated coins released in 2006. Included is a bi-metallic 50 Qapik featuring oil derrick. The 20 Qapik shows a spiral staircase, the 10 Qapik shows a medieval helmet. The 5 Qapik pictures the Maiden Tower in Baku. the 3 Qapik a quill pen and ancient texts, the 1 Qapik features traditional musical instruments. The obverse of each coin has a map of Azerbaijan.

Item S-AZ-SET6 AZERBAIJAN 6 COIN SET 1 - 50 QAPIK (2006) AU-UNC. $18.00

SCARCE NAGORNO-KARABAKH COINS

Nagorno-Karabakh is an ethnically Armenian enclave of Azerbaijan. Upon the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, both Armenia and Azerbaijan became independent, with Nagorno-Karabakh becoming part of Azerbaijan. Soon fighting broke out between the Muslim Azerbaijanis and the Christian Armenians. Nagorno-Karabakh declared itself independent in January 1992 and fighting continued until a cease-fire was signed in 1994. In 2000 Nagorno-Karabakh issued a series of coins, though the coins were all dated 1998. Three major designs were used, with each design issued in two varieties: .999 fine silver Proof and gold-plated silver Proof. The silver Proof coins have a mintage of 1000 pieces of each design. The gold plated coins have a mintage of only 200 pieces of each! The first design features the bust of Monte “Avo” Melkonian and two upraised fists. Avo, who was raised in California, was an Armenian terrorist who died in 1993 fighting against Azerbaijan. The second features a pair of ancient stone busts and bears the name Artsakh, which is the traditional name for the region. The date 1994 is on the front of the coin, even though the "issue date" of 1998 is on the reverse. The third design, which is not yet listed in the Standard Catalog of World Coins, features Astghik, the ancient Armenian goddess of love. All six coins bear the nations arms on the reverse and have the face value of 25,000 Drams.   Most of the coins were marketed to ethnic Armenian communities in the United States and Europe rather than to collectors, making them difficult for collectors to obtain.
Item L-NK-1    NAGORNO-KARABAKH 25,000 DRAMS 1998 Avo, Silver PF (KM1) sold out
Item L-NK-1A NAGORNO-KARABAKH 25,000 DRAMS 1998 Avo Gold Plated PF (KM1a) $60.00
Item L-NK-5    NAGORNO-KARABAKH 25,000 DRAMS 1994/1998 2 busts Silver PF (KM5) $52.50
Item L-NK-5A NAGORNO-KARABAKH 25,000 DRAMS 1994/1998 2 busts Gold Plated PF (KM5a) $60.00
Item L-NK-6   NAGORNO-KARABAKH 25,000 DRAMS 1998 Astghik Silver PF (KM16) sold out
Item L-NK-6A NAGORNO-KARABAKH 25,000 DRAMS 1998 Astghik Gold Plated PF sold out

NAGARNO-KARABAKH COIN SET

Nagorno-Karabakh is an ethnically Armenian enclave of Azerbaijan. With the support of the Armenian government it declared itself independent from Azerbaijan in 1992. It is a de facto independent state, with all the usual functions of government, though its independence has not been widely recognized. This attractive seven coin set of Nagarno-Karabakh is dated 2004 and features native wildlife and cultural icons. The two aluminum 50 Luma coins feature a horse and a leaping antelope. The three aluminum 1 Luma a wildcat, a pheasant and St. Gregory the illuminator, the nations Patron Saint. He converted Armenia to Christianity in 301AD, making it the first Christian nation. The two aluminum-bronze 5 Dram coins feature the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in the town of Shushi the Stone Head Monument. The monument featuring the stone heads of an old man and a woman has become a symbol for the nation. The reverse of all seven coins features the nations arms.
Item S-NK-SET04 NAGARNO-KARABAKH 7 COIN SET, 2004, (KM6-12) UNC. $4.50

ARMENIA'S FIRST MODERN COINS

With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 Armenia again emerged as an independent nation after centuries of foreign domination. In 1994 it issued its first coins as an independent nation in over 500 years! We are pleased to offer the full set of seven set coins. Included are the 10, 20, 50 Luma, 1, 3, 5, and 10 Dram. The coins are struck in aluminum and are Uncirculated.
Item L-AM-SET94 ARMENIA 1994 7 COIN SET 10 LUMA - 10 DRAM (KM51-58) UNC. $2.50

UKRAINE COIN SET BARGAIN

This set includes the seven denominations that Ukraine has issued for its regular circulation coinage. One side of the coins features the Ukraine arms and the date, while the other shows the denomination. Like many nations, Ukraine does not strike all denominations each year, so the set includes a range of dates. Included are the 1 Kopiyka 1992, 2 Kopiyky 2001 or 2002, 5 Kopiyok 1992, 10 Kopiyok 2003, 25 Kopiyok 1994, 50 Kopiyok 1992 and 1 Hryvnia 2003. All seven coins are Uncirculated and together the coins catalog $14.75, however our price is MUCH less.
Item S-UA- SET7 UKRAINE 7 COIN SET, 1 Kopiyka - 1 Hryvnia, 1992-2003 Unc. $7.50

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TURKMENISTAN CONS FEATURES STRONGMAN

These first coins of Turkmenistan (along with all subsequent coins) feature the bust of President President Niyazov (Nyyazow). Niyazov, a former communist technocrat, declared himself President for Life soon after Turkmenistan gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. He strongly repressed any potential opposition and created a personality cult, going so far as to rename the months and days of the week after himself. The five coin set consists of the 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Tennesi, all dated 1993.
Item S-TM-SET5 TURKMENISTAN 5 COIN SET 1993 1-50 TENNESI UNC. (KM1-5) $5.75

MOLDOVA COIN SET

For centuries Moldova was divided and controlled by the Romanians, Russians and Turks. It finally achieved full independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. This set of five Moldovan coins includes the aluminum 1, 5, 10 and 25 Bani and the aluminum-bronnzze 50 Bani dating from 1993 to 2001 in Uncirculated condition. The coins bear the Moldova arems on one side and the denomination on the other.
Item S-MD-SET5 MOLDOVA 5 COIN SET 1-50 BANI UNC. $3.50

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TRANSDNIESTRA COIN SET

Transdniestra, also known as Transnistria or Dniestr Republic, is a break-away region of Moldova. It's largely Russian population declared themselves independent of Moldova during the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Their independence was supported by the Russian Army. Though the country has not gained international recognition, it has its own government, army, stamps and currency. This set includes the first four coins issued by Transistria, the 1, 5, 10 and 50 Kopeek dated 2000. Also included is the aluminum-bronze (brass) 25 Kopeek which was first issued in 2002. One side of the coins shows the nations coat-of-arms which features the old soviet hammer & sickle. The other side bears the denomination. All coins are Uncirculated.
Item S-TNS-SET5 TRANSDNIESTRA SET OF 5 COINS, 2000-2002 UNC. $4.00

LATVIA COIN SET

The 2003 1 Lats in this seven piece coin set from Latvia is one of the few coins that features an ant in its design. Also included in the set is the 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Santimu are dating from 1992 to 2004. All coins are Uncirculated and feature the Latvian arms on the obverse..
Item S-LV-SET7 LATVIA 7 COIN SET 1 SANTIMS - 1 LATS, 1992-2004 UNC. $9.75

LITHUANIA SET FEATURES THE WHITE KNIGHT

This eight coin set from Lithuania includes the current 1 Centas to the 5 Litas. The 1, 2 and 5 Centai were issued only one year, in 1991, shortly after Lithuania gained independence from the U.S.S.R. Also included are the 10, 20, 50 Centas and 1 Litas and the bimetallic 2 Litas coin. All eight coins feature Vytas, the white knight, who has been the Lithuanian state emblem since the 14th century.
Item S-LT-SET8 LITHUANIA 8 COIN SET 1 CENTAS - 2 LITAI, 1991-2002 UNC. $7.50

ESTONIA COIN SET

This six coin set from Estonia includes the 5, 10, 20, 50 Senti, 1 Kroon and 5 Kroon dating from 1991 to 2003. Because Estonia is a relitively small country, not every denomination is issued each year, In keeping with Estonian coinage tradition, the lower five denominations feature denomination is shown on one side in large numbers and the nations arms consisting of three heraldic lions on the other. The 1994 5 Krooni commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Estonian National Bank. The coins are Uncirculated.
Item S-EE-SET6 ESTONIA 6 COIN SET, 1991-2003 UNC. $5.75

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