94 - Galouste Gulbenkian-150 - 10,000 dram 2019

Galouste Gulbenkian (1869-1955), a renowned Armenian businessman and philanthropist, was the leading authority in the oil industry at the beginning of the 20th century and one of the most influential figures in oil diplomacy. He had good knowledge of oil reserves of Mesopotamia and dealt with oil exporting. In 1930 he was elected as president of the Armenian General Benevolent Union in Paris.
According to Gulbenkian’s will, the “Calouste Gulbenkian” foundation was established in Lisbon in 1956, which has since provided financial support to the Armenian cultural associations, Armenian schools and churches of the Diaspora and bestowed scholarships to Armenian schoolchildren and students.
Gulbenkian owned a rich collection of works of art, coins and art books, which is exclusively presented in the galleries of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon.
Obverse: the monument symbolizing the collective image of Armenian benefactor (“Alley of Armenian Benefactors” memorial complex, authored by Ferdinant Araqelyan) and bilingual inscription “GRATITUDE”.
Reverse: the portrait of Galouste Gulbenkian and his signature.
Designed by Haroutiun Samuelian (obverse) and Vardan Vardanyan (reverse).
Minted in the Lithuanian Mint.

Denomination: 10,000 dram
Metal: Gold 900
Weight: 8.6g
Diameter: 22mm
Mintage: 1,000 pcs.
Edge: Reeded
Strike quality: Proof