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Baku in Wikipedia

The first plans for a rapid-transit system date to the 1930s, with the adoption of a new general plan for city development. After the second world war, Baku became an important city within the Caucasus area. Its population soon surpassed one million, a requirement of Soviet law for allowing construction of a metro system. In 1947, the Soviet Cabinet of Ministers issued a decree authorizing its construction. Work started in 1951. On November 6, 1967, Baku Metro opened to the public to become the Soviet Union's fifth underground system.

Pieces struck in white metal are privately issued fantasies. They were not issued for use in the metro.

Maiden tower.jpg

The Maiden Tower (Qız Qalası) is a 12th-century restored tower in the old city centre. It is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is one of Azerbaijan's national emblems. It is featured on Azeri banknotes.

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The Baku metro logo is a multi-coloured M with the word "METRO" underneath.

Baku Metro in Wikipedia

Baku, Azerbaijan
AZB01.jpg
Filename AZB01
Side 1 high logo, BAKI in thick, flat letters
Side 2 blank
Manufacture powder alloy.
Size (mm) 20
Weight (grams)
Notes Used from 01.06.1992 to 26.06.1996.

AZB01 varieties

Source Kozhara
AZB02.jpg
Filename AZB02
Side 1 low logo, BAKI in thin letters
Side 2 blank
Manufacture brass
Size (mm) 20
Weight (grams)
Notes powder alloy.

Used from 01.06.1992 to 26.06.1996. AZB02 varieties

Source Kozhara
AZB03.jpg
Filename AZB03
Side 1 logo, BAKI METROPOLITENI
Side 2 Stylised maiden tower in shield
Manufacture dark blue plastic
Size (mm) 24.8
Weight (grams)
Notes In use since 27.06.1996.
Source Kozhara. Photos of dmitrik999.
AZB04.jpg
Filename AZB04
Side 1 M logo between 67 and 97
Side 2 Underground train and 30
Manufacture green plastic
Size (mm) 24.8
Weight (grams)
Notes Commemorative for 30 years of metro

Used from 1997 to 2004 (with interruptions) AZB04 varieties

Source Kozhara