113 - Kokh - 1,000 dram 2012

The “Kokh” silver coin has been issued by the Central Bank of Armenia under the international numismatic program “Art of Fighting”.
Kokh is a wrestling style traditionally practiced in Armenia. An interesting feature which makes kokh distinctive is that wrestlers have to start with a national dance before the very fighting. Formerly, kokh was an integral part of national festivities, wedding parties and other entertainment events as it played an important role in cultural and educational context. Prominent wrestlers include Sadun Artsruni (13th century), Hakob Jughayetsi (17th century), Simon Pehlivoun, and Gagik.
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 “Kokh” silver coin has been issued by the Central Bank of Armenia under the international numismatic program “Art of Fighting”.Kokh is a wrestling style traditionally practiced in Armenia. An interesting feature which makes kokh distinctive is that wrestlers have to start with a national dance before the very fighting. Formerly, kokh was an integral part of national festivities, wedding parties and other entertainment events as it played an important role in cultural and educational context. Prominent wrestlers include Sadun Artsruni (13th century), Hakob Jughayetsi (17th century), Simon Pehlivoun, and Gagik. The coin issued with colored inks.