RA Gold - 1997 - 25,000 dram - Goddess Anahit (Plain edge)

RA Gold Commemorative - 1b

Obverse: Bust of Goddess Anahit, the Mother Goddess of Armenians, symbolizing fertility, fruitfulness, and the sacred embodiment of the nation. The inscription in Armenian reads "ԱՆԱՀԻՏ" ("Anahit"), and the English translation "ANAHIT" is below, with stars encircling the portrait.

Reverse: Coat of Arms of the Republic of Armenia, featuring an eagle and a lion supporting a shield with symbols representing Armenian heritage. Below the coat of arms is the denomination "25000" with "ԴՐԱՄ" ("dram") underneath, and the year of issue "1997". The Armenian inscription around the upper edge reads: "ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆԻ ՀԱՆՐԱՊԵՏՈՒԹՅՈՒՆ" ("Republic of Armenia").

Denomination: 25,000 dram
Metal: Gold 900
Weight: 4.3 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Mintage: 500 pcs
Edge: Plain
Strike Quality: Proof
Designer: Hrachya Aslanyan
Mint: Royal Dutch Mint

This coin is dedicated to Anahit, the Mother Goddess of Armenians, revered in pagan times as the goddess of fertility, fruitfulness, and patron of crops. Anahit held a significant role in Armenian mythology, considered the protector and benefactor of the people, often associated with motherhood and the nurturing aspects of nature. This was the first gold collector coin issued by the Central Bank of Armenia, celebrating the nation's rich cultural heritage and ancient belief systems. The depiction of Anahit on the coin is based on classical artistic representations, emphasizing her importance in the historical and spiritual life of Armenia.