Baku
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.
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.
The Baku metro logo is a multi-coloured M with the word "METRO" underneath.
Baku, Azerbaijan | ||
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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. | |
Source | Kozhara | |
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 | |
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. | |
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 |