99 - Judo - 1,000 dram 2011

The “Judo” silver coin has been issued by the Central Bank of Armenia under the international numismatic program “Art of Fighting”.
Judo (“The Gentle Way”) is a Japanese martial art based on the ancient techniques of Jiu-Jitsu. It was developed by professor Jigoro Kano in 1882. In 1964 it became the first martial art having a status of medal sport in the Olympic Games. Many people in the world practice Judo as exercise or self-defense: for many of them Judo becomes just a way of life.
The coin issued with colored inks.
Designed by Eduard Kurghinyan. Minted in the Mayer Mint, Germany.

Denomination: 1,000 dram
Metal: Silver 925
Weight: 28.28g
Diameter: 38.61mm
Mintage: up to 5,000 pcs.
Edge: Reeded
Strike quality: Proof

The “Judo” silver coin has been issued by the Central Bank of Armenia under the international numismatic program “Art of Fighting”.Judo (“The Gentle Way”) is a Japanese martial art based on the ancient techniques of Jiu-Jitsu. It was developed by professor Jigoro Kano in 1882. In 1964 it became the first martial art having a status of medal sport in the Olympic Games. Many people in the world practice Judo as exercise or self-defense: for many of them Judo becomes just a way of life.The coin issued with colored inks.