German Struck 1992 Armenia CIS Membership Medal
Identifier
ANRO-1551
Reference Description
Obverse: Cathedral of Etchmiadzin in the background with figures in native Armenian dress in the foreground. The legend is in German and French and includes the label "ARMENIEN ARMENIE RIPSIME KATHEDRALE."
Reverse: Map of the former USSR, highlighting the countries that are members of the Community of Independent States (CIS). Notably, Georgia is absent from the map, suggesting that the medal was likely created between 1991 (the year of CIS creation) and the end of 1993 (when Georgia joined the CIS). Inscriptions in several languages.
(СОДРУЖЕСТВО НЕЗАВИСИМЫХ ГОСУДАРСТВ / COMMUNAUTE D'ETATS INDEPENDANTS / GEMEINSCHAFT UNABHANGIGER STATEN / COMMUNITY OF INDEPENDENT STATES)
Specifications: Gold plated base metal, 40mm, 28.28g
Artist / Engraver:
Mint: Sir Rowland Hill Ltd
Edge: Reeded
Mintage:
Reference:
Image shown: Private Collection
Reverse: Map of the former USSR, highlighting the countries that are members of the Community of Independent States (CIS). Notably, Georgia is absent from the map, suggesting that the medal was likely created between 1991 (the year of CIS creation) and the end of 1993 (when Georgia joined the CIS). Inscriptions in several languages.
(СОДРУЖЕСТВО НЕЗАВИСИМЫХ ГОСУДАРСТВ / COMMUNAUTE D'ETATS INDEPENDANTS / GEMEINSCHAFT UNABHANGIGER STATEN / COMMUNITY OF INDEPENDENT STATES)
Specifications: Gold plated base metal, 40mm, 28.28g
Artist / Engraver:
Mint: Sir Rowland Hill Ltd
Edge: Reeded
Mintage:
Reference:
Image shown: Private Collection
Notes
Sir Rowland Hill (Stamps) Limited is a company named after the historical figure Sir Rowland Hill, who was born on December 3, 1795, in Kidderminster, England. He is renowned for his contributions to reforming the English postal system and is credited with inventing the postage stamp.
The company was originally established in England and expanded its operations to Germany and Austria in 1978. Guided by the legacy of Sir Rowland Hill, the company has further broadened its reach by opening branches in Switzerland in 1983 and in the Netherlands and Belgium in 1988.
In the 1990s, the company was also involved in striking medals and tokens, adding to its diverse portfolio. Their product offerings include a wide range of items such as new and old coins, commemorative strikes, stamps, telephone cards, banknotes, pins, historical securities, and various collector's accessories. The company aims to assist collectors in building their collections, leveraging its extensive global experience. It is currently led by Niklaus Becker, the Managing Partner.
The company was originally established in England and expanded its operations to Germany and Austria in 1978. Guided by the legacy of Sir Rowland Hill, the company has further broadened its reach by opening branches in Switzerland in 1983 and in the Netherlands and Belgium in 1988.
In the 1990s, the company was also involved in striking medals and tokens, adding to its diverse portfolio. Their product offerings include a wide range of items such as new and old coins, commemorative strikes, stamps, telephone cards, banknotes, pins, historical securities, and various collector's accessories. The company aims to assist collectors in building their collections, leveraging its extensive global experience. It is currently led by Niklaus Becker, the Managing Partner.
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Citation
“German Struck 1992 Armenia CIS Membership Medal,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed April 29, 2024, http://armnumres.org/items/show/1551.