Nagorno-Karabakh - 50 luma 2004 - Goitered Gazelle

ANRO-321

Denomination: 50 luma
Metal: Aluminum Alloy
Weight: g
Diameter: 20mm
Edge: Plain
Obverse: Coat of arms of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.
Reverse: Goitered gazelle leaping right.

While the goitered gazelle is not native to the Nagorno-Karabakh region or Armenia, its appearance on the 50 Luma coin is intriguing. The choice to feature this particular animal may be symbolic, possibly representing qualities like agility, speed, or freedom. Given that the goitered gazelle is not found in the local fauna, the coin's design likely carries a symbolic message rather than a representation of the region's wildlife.