RA Gold - 2007 - 10,000 dram - 15th Anniversary of the Liberation of Shushi

Identifier

RA Gold Commemorative - 19

Reference Description

Obverse: Features the anniversary order medal commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Liberation of Shushi, along with the Emblem of the Armed Forces of Armenia. The Armenian inscription around the edge reads: "15 ԱՄՅԱԿ ՇՈՒՇԻԻ ԱԶԱՏԱԳՐՄԱՆ" ("15th Anniversary of the Liberation of Shushi").

Reverse: The obverse features a stylized design of a soaring eagle above a cross, symbolizing strength and freedom. The denomination "10000" is prominently displayed, with "ԴՐԱՄ" ("dram") beneath it and the year "2007" above. The Armenian inscription around the edge reads: "ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆԻ ՀԱՆՐԱՊԵՏՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԿԵՆՏՐՈՆԱԿԱՆ ԲԱՆԿ" ("Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia").

Specifications

Denomination: 10,000 dram
Metal: Gold 900
Weight: 8.60 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Mintage: 1,000 pcs
Edge: Reeded
Strike Quality: Proof
Mint: Mint of Poland

Notes

This commemorative coin is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the liberation of Shushi, a major event in the history of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh. On May 8, 1992, Shushi was liberated by the self-defense forces of Nagorno-Karabakh, marking a significant milestone in the struggle for freedom and independence. This day is celebrated annually as a key victory in Armenian history.

The reverse of the coin depicts the anniversary order medal, a tribute to the heroism and sacrifice of those who participated in the liberation. This coin honors the courage and resilience of the individuals who played a crucial role in this defining moment of Armenian national history.

Files

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Collection

Citation

“RA Gold - 2007 - 10,000 dram - 15th Anniversary of the Liberation of Shushi,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed December 22, 2024, https://armnumres.org/items/show/383.