122 - Sanahin Monastery - 1,000 dram 2012

Sanahin is a monastery complex which is located in Alaverdy town of Lori Province. It was an important spiritual, cultural and educational center in 10-13 centuries. The complex includes the churches of the Mother of God and All-Savior, three church porches, a script-house, a bell-tower, an academy and the St Gregory chapel. In 2001 the Sanahin complex was included in the UNESCO world heritage list.
Reverse of the coin depicts the Sanahin monastery.

Denomination: 1,000 dram
Metal: Silver 925
Weight: 25.0g
Diameter: 27x47mm
Mintage: up to 2,500 pcs.
Edge: Reeded
Strike quality: Proof

Sanahin is a monastery complex which is located in Alaverdy town of Lori Province. It was an important spiritual, cultural and educational center in 10-13 centuries. The complex includes the churches of the Mother of God and All-Savior, three church porches, a script-house, a bell-tower, an academy and the St Gregory chapel. In 2001 the Sanahin complex was included in the UNESCO world heritage list. Reverse of the coin depicts the Sanahin monastery.