1980 - Opening of the Yerevan Metropolitan (2)

ANRO-481; Shkurko-1249

Obverse: ԵՐԵՎԱՆԻ ՄԵՖՐՈՊՈԼԻՖԵՆ 1980 ЕРЕВАНСКИЙ МЕТРОПОЛИТЕН
Reverse: M ԵՐԵՎԱՆ ЕРЕВАН (Names of the 9 stations are listed)
Specifications: 136.93g; 60mm; Tombac (red brass)
Engraver: Ashot Adamyan
Mintage: 850 pcs.
Reference: Soviet Znak-323b; Shkurko-1248

The 1980 Yerevan Metropolitan commemorative medal marks the grand opening of the Armenian capital's first metro system. Inaugurated on March 7, 1980, the Yerevan Metro, also known as the Karen Demirchyan Subway, provided the rapidly growing city with a modern and efficient means of public transportation. The development of the metro system reflects the city's progress and commitment to urban planning during the Soviet era. This medal serves as a testament to the significant achievement in Yerevan's infrastructure and its impact on the daily lives of residents, as well as a historical reminder of the city's continuous evolution.