Abkhazia

Republic of Abkhazia

Unrecognized state (1992-present)

Location: South Caucasus

Capital City: Sukhumi

Government type: Republic

Main languages: Abkhaz, Georgian, Russian, Armenian

Main religions: Orthodox Christianity, Sunni Islam, Abkhaz Paganism

Note: Abkhazia is claimed by Georgia in its entirety and is only recognized by seven other countries.

Chronology

64: Principality of Abasgia

778: Principality becomes Kingdom

1008: Becomes part of Georgia

1451: Principality of Abkhazia

1578-1767: Vassalized by Ottoman Empire

1810: Vassalized by Russian Empire

1864: Annexed to Russian Empire

1918: Briefly part of Transcaucasian Federal Republic, then Georgia

1921: Soviet Socialist Republic of Abkhazia

1922: Part of Soviet Union

1931: Part of Soviet Georgia

1991: Part of independent Georgia

1992-1993: Republic of Abkhazia, war of independence

Currency

Apsar (2008-present)

Note: Abkhazia uses the Russian ruble as its main currency since independence, but has issued coins and banknotes denominated in Apsars since 2008. The coins are non-circulating collectors items and the banknotes are only very limited circulation, but are still considered legal tender. One Apsar is equal to ten Russian rubles.

Banknotes from Abkhazia in the collection

•10 Psark, 2024 (TBB#103)