57 - Trout - 100 dram 2007

57 - Trout - 100 dram 2007

Reference Description

This silver commemorative coin depicting the Trout has been issued by the Central Bank of Armenia under the International Program "Wild World of Caucasus". The Program includes animals that are protected under the Red Book of Armenia.
Trout dwells in the Lake Sevan, Armenia, mainly in its littoral areas.
A sharp decrease in quantity of Trout is caused by violation of its reproduction conditions - drainage of littoral areas, deteriorating dwelling areas and mass poaching.
Protection of Trout is organized by increasing its vitality and creating artificial spawns in the Lake Sevan.
Designed by Roussana and Andrzey Nowakowscy.
Minted in the Mint of Poland.

Specifications

Denomination: 100 dram
Metal: Silver 925
Weight: 28.28g
Diameter: 38.61mm
Mintage: 3,000 pcs.
Edge: Plain
Strike quality: Proof

Notes

This silver commemorative coin depicting the Trout has been issued by the Central Bank of Armenia under the International Program "Wild World of Caucasus". The Program includes animals that are protected under the Red Book of Armenia. Trout dwells in the Lake Sevan, Armenia, mainly in its littoral areas. A sharp decrease in quantity of Trout is caused by violation of its reproduction conditions - drainage of littoral areas, deteriorating dwelling areas and mass poaching. Protection of Trout is organized by increasing its vitality and creating artificial spawns in the Lake Sevan.

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Collection

Citation

“57 - Trout - 100 dram 2007,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed April 27, 2024, http://armnumres.org/items/show/202.