55 - Asian Leopard - 100 dram 2007

This silver commemorative coin depicting Fore-Asian Leopard 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. The area of settlement of Fore-Asian Leopard is the South of Armenia - sparse juniper forests and rich cliffy massifs starting from Garni site of Khosrov reserve to the river Araks, towards the border of Iran.
A number of Fore-Asian Leopard all over Armenia does not exceed 10-20 species. Since 1972 hunting for this animal has been officially prohibited. It is protected in the Khosrov reserve and the "Sevan" National Park.
Designed by Roussana and Andrzey Nowakowscy.
Minted in the Mint of Poland.

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

This silver commemorative coin depicting Fore-Asian Leopard 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. The area of settlement of Fore-Asian Leopard is the South of Armenia - sparse juniper forests and rich cliffy massifs starting from Garni site of Khosrov reserve to the river Araks, towards the border of Iran. A number of Fore-Asian Leopard all over Armenia does not exceed 10-20 species. Since 1972 hunting for this animal has been officially prohibited. It is protected in the Khosrov reserve and the "Sevan" National Park.