42 - King Vramshapuh - 100 dram 2005

The Central Bank of Armenia has issued a silver commemorative coin with nominal value Dram 100, dedicated to the king Vramshapouh, on the occasion of the 1600-th anniversary of invention of the Armenian letters.
Vramshapouh was the king of the Armenian Dynasty of Arshakouny and reigned over Armenia in the period 389-414. He greatly supported Mesrop Mashtots and Sahak A.Partev in creating the Armenian alphabet and carrying out educational missions.
Designer is Vardan Vardanyan. Coin was minted in the Czech Mint.

Denomination: 100 dram
Metal: Silver 925
Weight: 31.1g
Diameter: 40mm
Mintage: 500 pcs.
Edge: Reeded
Strike quality: Proof

The Central Bank of Armenia has issued a silver commemorative coin with nominal value Dram 100, dedicated to the king Vramshapouh, on the occasion of the 1600-th anniversary of invention of the Armenian letters. Vramshapouh was the king of the Armenian Dynasty of Arshakouny and reigned over Armenia in the period 389-414. He greatly supported Mesrop Mashtots and Sahak A.Partev in creating the Armenian alphabet and carrying out educational missions.