CBA PUTS INTO CIRCULATION NEW GOLD COMMEMORATIVE COIN "15th
ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION OF SHUSHI"
YEREVAN, MAY 7, NOYAN TAPAN. The Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) on May
7 put into circulation a new gold commemorative coin "15th Anniversary
of Liberation of Shushi" dedicated to the 15th anniversary of
liberation of the city of Shush, NT was informed from the CBA press
service.
An eagle flying against the background of the sign of eternity is
depicted on the coin’s obverse. Below the eagle, the nominal value is
inscribed in two lines: 10000 and DRAMS in Armenian. Near the coin’s
edge is an inscription in Armenian: Central Bank of Armenia 2007.
The reverse of the coin depicts the medal for liberation of Shushi, to
the right of which the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia is
shown. Near the edge is an inscription in Armenian: 15th Anniversary
of Liberation of Shushi.
The commemorative coin has a convex edge.
The coin with its transparent cover and authenticity certificate is
placed in a case.
The author of design is Harutyun Samuelian, member of the Union of
Artists of Armenia. The commemorative coin was minted at Poland’s
Mint.
Its nominal value is 10,000 drams, made of 9000-alloy gold, weight –
8.6 grams, diameter – 22.0 mm.