From the history of Armenian coins: Soviet commemorative coins dedicated to Armenia68 types of commemorative coins were minted during the period between 1965 and 1991 out of copper-nickel alloy. 68 types of commemorative coins were minted during the period between 1965 and 1991 out of copper-nickel alloy. 3 of them - Earthquake, Matenadaran and David of Sassoun - were dedicated to Armenia. November 8, 2013 PanARMENIAN.Net - Earthquake coin was put into circulation on December 7, 1989, a year after the devastating quake, and had the value of 3 rubles.
Description of the coin: Metal: copper-nickel alloy; Weight: 14,35 (+0,2/-1,0)gr; Diameter: 33,0 (+0,25)mm; Thickness: 2,3 (±0,3); Milled edge: with inscription; Quantity: 3 million coins. The obverse features the USSR emblem. The reverse shows five hands, as a symbol of assistance rendered from 5 continents, holding a cup with eternal flame, with Mount Ararat depicted as a bird’s wings at the background. All inscriptions are in Russian. The coins were minted in Leningrad (Saint Petersburg). Matenadaran The commemorative coin featuring the building of the Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Matenadaran, was put into circulation on October 31, 1990 and had the value of 5 rubles.
Description of the coin: Metal: copper-nickel alloy; Weight: 19,8 (+0,2/-1,0)gr; Diameter: 35,0 (+0,25)mm; Thickness: 2,6 (±0,3); Milled edge: with inscription; Quantity: 3 million coins. The obverse features the USSR emblem. The reverse shows the Armenian alphabet with Matenadaran building at the background. All inscriptions are in Russian. The coins were minted in Leningrad. David of Sassoun The commemorative coin featuring the monument to the hero of Armenian legend David of Sassoun was put into circulation on November 13, 1991 and had the value of 3 rubles.
Description of the coin: Metal: copper-nickel alloy; Weight: 19,8 (+0,2/-1,0)gr; Diameter: 35,0 (+0,25)mm; Thickness: 2,6 (±0,3); Milled edge: with inscription; Quantity: 2.5 million coins. The obverse features the USSR emblem. The reverse shows the monument to David of Sassoun. All inscriptions are in Russian. The coins were minted in Leningrad. The material was prepared in cooperation with Gevorg Mughalyan, the numismatist of the Central Bank of Armenia. Viktoria Araratyan / PanARMENIAN.Net, Varo Rafayelyan / PanARMENIAN Photo | Project partner Most popular in the section Marriages by mail Green tourism on the rise in Syunik This winter is ideal for it The cableway, the shoe and the unicycle More articles in this section The growing trend of human microchipping Means of control or convenience? Holy Etchmiadzin prefers solar energy Church invests in alternative energy sources Friendship heals Social relationships impact physical wellbeing | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |