201 - 25 years of National Currency - 5 ,000 dram 2018
Reference Description
The national currency of the Republic of Armenia, Dram, is one of the symbols of the independent statehood.
Dram was introduced on November 22, 1993. Since that time the Central Bank of Armenia has been issued the banknotes and later on the circulation and commemorative coins, as well investment coins which are of great interest among collectors.
Starting from 1994 the Central Bank of Armenia has been issuing more than 400 gold and silver collector coins dedicated to commemorate birth anniversaries of prominent people of Armenia, as well as historical episodes and landmark events taking place nowadays.
The new series of Armenian banknotes produced with the use of the best achievements of the modern security printing technologies has been dedicated to the 25th anniversary of introduction of the national currency.
Regular and consentient work to improve the quality of banknotes and coins of Armenia has been repeatedly praised at prestigious international contests.
Designed by Vardan Vardanyan.
Minted in the Lithuanian Mint.
Obverse: the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia against the background of the notes’ security features.
Reverse: the graphical sign of Armenian dram and inscription “25 YEARS” in Armenian against the background of the notes’ security features.
Dram was introduced on November 22, 1993. Since that time the Central Bank of Armenia has been issued the banknotes and later on the circulation and commemorative coins, as well investment coins which are of great interest among collectors.
Starting from 1994 the Central Bank of Armenia has been issuing more than 400 gold and silver collector coins dedicated to commemorate birth anniversaries of prominent people of Armenia, as well as historical episodes and landmark events taking place nowadays.
The new series of Armenian banknotes produced with the use of the best achievements of the modern security printing technologies has been dedicated to the 25th anniversary of introduction of the national currency.
Regular and consentient work to improve the quality of banknotes and coins of Armenia has been repeatedly praised at prestigious international contests.
Designed by Vardan Vardanyan.
Minted in the Lithuanian Mint.
Obverse: the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia against the background of the notes’ security features.
Reverse: the graphical sign of Armenian dram and inscription “25 YEARS” in Armenian against the background of the notes’ security features.
Specifications
Denomination: 5,000 dram
Metal: Silver 925
Weight: 168.1g
Diameter: 63mm
Mintage: 5,000 pcs.
Edge: Reeded
Strike quality: Proof
Metal: Silver 925
Weight: 168.1g
Diameter: 63mm
Mintage: 5,000 pcs.
Edge: Reeded
Strike quality: Proof
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Citation
“201 - 25 years of National Currency - 5 ,000 dram 2018,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed April 28, 2024, http://armnumres.org/items/show/1159.