RA Gold - 2017 - 10,000 dram - 25th Anniversary of Shushi's Liberation

RA Gold Commemorative - 91

Obverse: Features the coat of arms of the Artsakh Republic along with an additional image.

Reverse: Displays the coat of arms of the town of Shushi.

Denomination: 10,000 dram
Metal: Gold 900
Weight: 8.60g
Diameter: 22mm
Mintage: 500 pcs.
Edge: Reeded
Strike quality: Proof
Designer: Lusine Lalayan / Vardan Vardanyan
Mint: Lithuania

The coin commemorates the 25th anniversary of the liberation of Shushi, a significant cultural and strategic center in the Republic of Artsakh. Originally part of historical Great Armenia, Shushi was handed over to Azerbaijan by Soviet authorities in 1921. This led to decades of ethnic tension and ultimately the struggle for liberation. On May 9, 1992, Armenian self-defense forces, led by A. Ter-Tadevosyan, reclaimed the town. Shushi has been a cradle of Armenian culture, contributing significantly to fields like architecture, printing, and art.