What is a qapik?

Q: What is a qapik?


A: A qapik is a monetary unit of Azerbaijan, equal to 1/100 of the Azerbaijani manat.

Q: What currency denominations of the Azerbaijani manat introduced qapik into circulation?


A: The 2006 currency denomination of the Azerbaijani manat introduced 1, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 50 qapik into circulation.

Q: What materials are used to make the 1, 3, and 5 qapik coins?


A: The 1, 3 and 5 qapik coins are made of copper-covered steel.

Q: What materials are used to make the 10 and 20 qapik coins?


A: The 10 and 20 qapik coins are made of brass-covered steel.

Q: What is unique about the 50 qapik coins?


A: The 50 qapik coins are in two colors.

Q: Where does the word qapik come from?


A: The word qapik comes from the Russian word "kopek" which means spear.

Q: What other currencies use the term kopek?


A: The term kopek is also used as the monetary unit of the Russian ruble, Ukrainian hryvnia and Belarusian ruble.

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