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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |