Face Value : 500 Drams
Purity : 99.9 %
Dimensions : 38.6 mm X n/a mm
The coins, designed by Armenian artist, Eduard Kurghinyan, commemorate Noah’s Ark, which came to rest on the Mountains of Ararat after the Great Flood, according to Genesis 8:4 in the Bible and the Torah. Each denomination of the coin is composed of .999 fine silver. Depicted on the obverse of the coins is the Armenian coat of arms, with the value (as Dram”), the year of minting, the coin’s silver purity, and the number of troy ounces of silver that make up the coin. Surrounding all this is the state title of Armenia (English: Republic Of Armenia). On the reverse was a rendition of Noah’s Ark and a dove holding an olive branch, with Mount Ararat in the background. Circling this image is an inscription in Armenian reading, one in English reading, “Noah's Ark”.
The Armenian Silver Noahs Ark coin joined the world of precious metals in 2011. The 2021 release of the coins will mark the official 10th anniversary of the program. Introduced with 1 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1/4 oz silver, the series now offers some of the most unique alternative silver weights with 5 oz, 10 oz, 1 Kilo, and 5 Kilo silver coins introduced in 2012. Obverse design elements on the 2021 Armenian Silver Noahs Ark Coins include the national coat of arms for the Republic of Armenia. Adopted after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and Armenias emergence as a fully independent state, the seal is flanked by an eagle and lion with a quartered shield featuring different, historic images of the eagle and lion. At the center of the shield is a small crest with the image of Noahs ark on the peak of Mount Ararat. Reverse design visuals on 2021 1 oz Armenian Silver Noahs Ark Coins feature Eduard Kurghinyans depiction of Noahs ark. This is based on the Biblical tale from the Book of Genesis where God had sent a flood to cleanse the world of sin. The ark can be seen floating on the floodwaters as the sun begins to rise and the rains have ended. In hopes of finding dry land, here it can be seen where Noah has sent out a dove that is shown returning with an olive branch in its beak.
What's in the box
1 x Coin
