Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
Bears a face value of 500 Drams (Armenia) backed by the government of Armenia.
Obverse features the coat of arms for Armenia.
Reverse includes the Noah’s Ark design.
Designed by Eduard Kurghinyan.
Armenian Silver Noah’s Ark coins were first introduced in 2011 as 1 oz. silver bullion coins, which were legal tender in the nation of Armenia. That introductory year also included a ½ oz and ¼ oz fractional weight option in the series, with subsequent expansions of the program in 20012.
The 1 oz Armenian Silver Noah’s Ark coin is currently the most popular weight in the program, with mintage that far surpasses the other six weights available across the silver range. The introductory year saw sales of 268,325 in this weight, with a nearly 5-fold increase as of 2015 to 960,182 coins sold.
Each 2017 1 oz Armenian Silver Noah’s Ark coin in this listing is in BU condition. Coins in this condition exhibit no signs of wear and tear, though you may notice minor flaws ranging from breaks in the luster and spotted surfaces to contact marks from the coining process.
On the reverse of the Armenian Silver Noah’s Ark coin you’ll find the imagery commonly described in the Genesis flood narrative from the Christian bible. Noah’s Ark is said to have floated on the flood waters for 40 days, eventually coming to rest on Mount Ararat after a dove returned to the ship with an olive branch in its beak.
The obverse of all 2017 1 oz Armenian Silver Noah’s Ark Coins includes the coat of arms for Armenia. In the center of the shield is a depiction of the biblical tale, with a small ark clearly visible atop Ararat and flood waters below. To the left of the shield is an eagle, while the right boasts a lion.
Brand: Geiger
Mint: Geiger Edelmetalle
Condition: BU
Country: Armenia
Weight: 1 troy oz
Purity: 99.9% Silver
Diameter: 38.6mm
Picture is an example only. Actual item is subject to change, but will always correlate with title and description.
Lowest Price: $27.99
Condition: New
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