   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, 2013PanARMENIAN.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    At focus More articles in this sectionThe growing trend of human microchipping  Means of control or convenience?Holy Etchmiadzin prefers solar energy Church invests in alternative energy sourcesFriendship heals Social relationships impact physical wellbeing |  Topic Other articles Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
