Qapik
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Qapik is a monetary unit of Azerbaijan
, equal to 1/100 of Azerbaijani manat
. The 2006 currency denomination
of Azerbaijani manat introduced 1, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 50 qapiks into circulation.
The 1, 3 and 5 qapiks are made of copper
-covered steel
. The 10 and 20 qapiks are of brass
-covered steel, the 50 qapiks are bicolor.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
, equal to 1/100 of Azerbaijani manat
Azerbaijani manat
The Manat is the currency of Azerbaijan. It is subdivided into 100 qəpik. The word manat is borrowed from "moneta" which is pronounced as "maneta"...
. The 2006 currency denomination
Denomination (currency)
Denomination is a proper description of a currency amount, usually for coins or banknotes. Denominations may also be used with other means of payment like gift cards. See also Redenomination.-Subunit and super unit:...
of Azerbaijani manat introduced 1, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 50 qapiks into circulation.
The 1, 3 and 5 qapiks are made of copper
Copper
Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is a ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Pure copper is soft and malleable; an exposed surface has a reddish-orange tarnish...
-covered steel
Steel
Steel is an alloy that consists mostly of iron and has a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.1% by weight, depending on the grade. Carbon is the most common alloying material for iron, but various other alloying elements are used, such as manganese, chromium, vanadium, and tungsten...
. The 10 and 20 qapiks are of brass
Brass
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties.In comparison, bronze is principally an alloy of copper and tin...
-covered steel, the 50 qapiks are bicolor.