RA Gold - 2007 - 5,000 dram - Hayk Nahapet

RA Gold Commemorative - 18

Obverse: Showcases a statue of Haik Nahapet in Yerevan, the legendary founder of Armenia.

Reverse: Features the National Coat of Arms of Armenia, the Constellation Orion (also known as Hayk) on the left, and the denomination and date above.

Denomination: 5,000 dram
Metal: Gold 900
Weight: 4.30g
Diameter: 18mm
Mintage: 3,000 pcs.
Edge: Reeded
Strike quality: Proof
Designer: Eduard Kurghinyan / Haroutiun Samuelian

Haik Nahapet, considered the progenitor of the Armenian people. Haik symbolizes the unification of tribes in the Armenian plateau and the self-affirmation of the Armenian identity. The Armenians equate Haik with the constellation Orion, a translation found in Armenian versions of the Bible. A monument to Haik Nahapet in Yerevan, sculpted by K. Nurijanyan, stands as a beloved symbol of Armenian heritage. This coin serves to immortalize Haik's significance in Armenian culture and history.