CBA ISSUES "CAPRICORN" SILVER COMMEMORATIVE COIN

Noyan Tapan
Nov 13 2007

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 13, NOYAN TAPAN. The Central Bank of Armenia (CBA)
has put into circulation the "Capricorn" silver commemorative coin
with a depiction of the Capricorn zodiacal sign. The coin was issued
under the numismatic program "The Zodiacal Signs". According to the
CBA press service, commemorative coins depicting all the 12 signs of
the zodiac will be issued in this series.

The obverse of the coin is divided into three circles. The coat of arms
of the Republic of Armenia is depicted in the first inner circle. Below
the coat of arms, the nominal value of the coin is inscribed: "100"
and "DRAMS" in Armenian and English. The date of the coin’s issue –
"2007" is inscribed above the coat of arms. The 12 zodiac symbols are
depicted in the second circle. "REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA" in Armenian and
English is inscribed along the edge of the coin.

The reverse of the coin has a depiction of the Capricorn zodiacal sign
against the background of the sky in blue paint. To the right of the
sign, there is a five-point star made of zirconium. The name of the
zodiacal sign is inscribed in Latin in the top part of the coin and
its name is inscribed in Russian – in the bottom part.

The commemorative coin and its authenticity certificate are placed
in a blue artificial leather case with a transparent cover. The coin
was designed by Ursula Valezhak, designer of the Polish Mint where
the coin was minted.

The nominal value of the commemorative coin is 100 drams, it is made
of silver (925 alloy). Its weight is 28.28 grams, diameter – 38.61 mm,
the number of the coins – based on the demand: up to 12 thousand.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress