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OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

YEREVAN2018 Arthur Javadyan

Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia

Dear reader, Year 2017 marked the 25th anniversaries of the formation of the Armenian Army and the liberation of The annual journal “Collector Coins of the Shushi. On the occasion of such milestone events for Republic of Armenia” presents the collector coins the Armenian statehood, the Central Bank of Armenia issued by the Central Bank of Armenia in 2017, issued the gold and silver collector coins which are dedicated to the events of pan-Armenian “25th Anniversary of Formation of Armenian Army” significance and birth anniversaries of prominent and the gold collector coin “25th Anniversary of . Liberation of Shushi”.

2 CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA In 2017 the Republic of Armenia and the other other countries around the world (e.g. , member states of the Collective Security Treaty , USA). The Central Bank of Armenia issued Organization celebrated the 25th year of signing the the gold collector coin dedicated to Hovhannes Treaty and the 15th year of establishing the Treaty’s Aivazovsky; it portrays a fragment of the artist’s Organization. Highlighting the activities of this famous canvas “The Ninth Wave”. international organization, which are aimed at In 2017 more collector coins were issued in strengthening peace, regional security and stability, celebration of the 175th birthday of prominent the Central Bank of Armenia issued the silver Armenian businessman, benefactor Alexander collector coin “CST-25 and CSTO-15”. Mantashian and of the 125th birthday of the founder of The 25th anniversary of Armenia’s membership to Armenian cinematography Hamo Beknazaryan. the International Monetary Fund and the These issuances signify the huge role the Armenian was another internationally significant event. enthusiasts played in contributing to the social and The membership of many countries to these two cultural life. major international institutions has greatly As in previous years, the Central Bank of Armenia contributed to maintaining the stability of the global participated in international numismatic programs in currency system. On the occasion of this event, the 2017. In addition to the silver collector coins “Boston Central Bank of Armenia issued the silver collector Labyrinth” and “Vaals Labyrinth” issued in 2016 coin “Anniversary of Armenia’s Membership to the under the program “Labyrinths of the World”, the IMF/WB”. collector coins which depicted the labyrinths of Year 2017 was also remarkable for celebrating Barcelona and Masone were issued in 2017. Also in jubilee anniversaries of prominent Armenian figures, 2017, in the framework of the international and the 200th anniversary of birth of the numismatic program “Noah’s Ark”, the Central Bank of world-famous marine artist Hovhannes Aivazovsky Armenia issued the gold collector coin “Noah’s Ark” in might be the most outstanding one. This jubilee was four-weight categories, which were highly appreciated solemnly celebrated not only in Armenia but also in by the Armenian and international community.

CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA 3 Suren Simonyan

Head of Money Circulation Department Central Bank of Armenia

COLLECTOR COINS 2017

In 2017 the Central Bank of Armenia issued a the Armenian Army and liberation of Shushi. total of 15 names of collector coins, 6 of which in the Following the two decades’ established tradition, the framework of international numismatic programs. new collector coins carry the depiction of state awards The series of collector coins “Armed Forces of of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Armenia” was added by two gold and one silver coins Artsakh, which are granted to people having provided dedicated to the jubilee anniversaries of formation of exceptional service to their homeland.

4 CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA The theme “Celebrities” has been added with Establishment of the Mekhitarist Congregation of several jubilee issuances. The gold collector coin Venice” dedicated to the Mekhitarist Congregation dedicated to Hovhannes Aivazovsky’s 200th birth representing the . The first anniversary, just like the previous coins dedicated to coin was issued in 2011 and was dedicated to the 200th renowned representatives of fine arts, has been issued anniversary of establishment of the Mekhitarist in an illustrated informational blister. Congregation in Vienna. The issuance of the gold collector coin dedicated The silver collector coins “Barcelona Labyrinth” to Alexander Mantashian’s 175th birth anniversary and “Masone Labyrinth” issued under the program marked a start for the series of collector coins “Labyrinths of the World” are among the series of dedicated to public and political figures. This is the coins that boast complex and exciting technical perhaps the reason why the obverse of the coin bear a solutions. Complementing the series of coins symbolic engraving of the collective image of the “Labyrinths of the World”, issued since 2016, these Armenian philanthropists. The silver collector coin coins stand out for their unique geometric forms and dedicated to the 125th birth anniversary of the artistic design. well-known film director and actor Hamo Following a sustainable cooperation with “Geiger Beknazaryan has also been issued under the theme Edelmetalle GmbH” of , the Central Bank of “Celebrities”. The film screen depicted on the obverse Armenia issued collector coins “Noah’s Ark” made of of the coin uses a pad-printing technology which goes the highest-alloy gold, in weight categories of 1.0, hand in hand with the film relief-cutting technology. 7.78, 15.55 and 31.1 gram. It is worth mentioning On the occasion of Armenia’s membership to that the 1.0 gram “Noah’s Ark” is the smallest gold international organizations, two names of silver coin issued by the Central Bank of Armenia. collector coins “CST-25 and CSTO-15” and In addition to technical specifications of the coins “Anniversary of Armenia’s Membership to the issued in 2017, the annual journal “Collector Coins of IMF/WB” were issued under the theme “Armenia and the Republic of Armenia” usually includes short info International Community”. about the mints and designers, collaborating with the One of the remarkable issues in 2017 was the Central Bank of Armenia, as well as it publishes the second collector coin “300th Anniversary of 2018 program for issuance of collector coins.

CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA 5 200th Birth Anniversary of Hovhannes Aivazovsky

Theme - Celebrities (fine arts)

Obverse: a fragment from Hovhannes Aivazovsky’s “The Ninth Wave” painting. Reverse: portrait of Hovhannes Aivazovsky.

Designed by Haroutiun Samuelian. Minted in the Lithuanian Mint. 6 Face value 10 000 dram Metal/fineness gold 9000 2017 Weight 8,6 g Diameter 22,0 mm Quality proof Edge ribbed Quantity 1000 pcs In circulation since 16. 01. 2017 COLLECTOR COINS

HOVHANNES AIVAZOVSKY (1817-1900) is a liberation. In Theodosia, his place of birth, world-renown marine artist, a classic of the Armenian Aivazovsky opened the School of Fine Arts, which and Russian art. now carries his name, contributed to the construction Aivazovsky studied at the parish school of of an archaeological museum, a library, a concert hall Theodosia. He continued studying at the Simferopol there. Russian Gymnasium and later at the St. Petersburg Prominent museums of the world are home to Academy of Arts. In Russia in 1844, Aivazovsky was around 6000 pieces of works created by Aivazovsky. awarded the title of Academician of the Academy of A large collection of his paintings is kept in the Fine Arts; then he was appointed the main painter of Hovhannes Aivazovsky Gallery in Theodosia. The the Chief Naval Staff. In in 1857, he was National Gallery of Armenia is also rich with the awarded the Legion of Honor. collection of Aivazovsky’s works. Aivazovsky travelled to many countries and presented his paintings at exhibitions. World fame came to him for his seascapes. He also created dozens of paintings in the Armenian thematic, which are permeated with deep patriotism and humanism. Aivazovsky was active in organizing charities, including providing shelter and material assistance to Armenian refugees who fled to the from the 1890s massacres in Western Armenia. He supported the Greeks, the Italians in their combat for national CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 7 175th Birth Anniversary of Alexander Mantashian

Theme - Celebrities (public and political figures)

Obverse: the monument symbolizing the collective image of the Armenian benefactor (the “Alley of Armenian Benefactors” memorial complex). Reverse: the monument to Alexander Mantashian () and Mantashian’s signature.

Designed by Haroutiun Samuelian. Minted in the Lithuanian Mint. 8 Face value 10 000 dram Metal/fineness gold 9000 2017 Weight 8,6 g Diameter 22,0 mm Quality proof Edge ribbed Quantity 1000 pcs In circulation since 16. 01. 2017 COLLECTOR COINS

more than two hundred young Armenians got education at the best educational establishments of Russia and Europe, and many of them have become well-known figures in science, culture, arts and literature. They are Nikoghayos Adonts, Alexander Khatisian and Constantine Khatisian, Stepan ALEXANDER MANTASHIAN (1842-1911) is a Shahumian, , , Hakob Manandian, prominent Armenian businessman and philanthropist. to name a few. Mantashian was engaged in oil exports business. Mantashian financed construction of Baku- The “A. I. Mantashev & Co.” oil industry and trading Batumi oil pipeline, construction of dozens of joint-stock company established by Mantashian had buildings and churches in Yerevan, , Baku, branches operating in various cities of Russia, Moscow and St. Petersburg. He channeled funds for , , , , France, , renovation of Mother Cathedral of Holy See of and . A number of trade and financial Etchmiadzin and for building of St. John the Baptist dealings with foreign companies secured him an Church in the center of Paris. accumulation of great wealth. In 1895 Mantashian was elected a lifelong Mantashian combined his commercial work with honorary chairman of the Armenian Charitable social and charitable activities. He sponsored the Society in the Caucasus. largest orphanage in the Caucasus, provided big funds In 1904, in recognition of humanitarian activities for the construction and repair of Armenian schools in expanded in France, Mantashian was awarded the that region. Thanks to Mantashian’s sponsorship, Legion of Honor. CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 9 25th Anniversary of Formation of Armenian Army

Theme - Armenian Statehood ()

Obverse: the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia. Reverse: the order of Saint Vardan Mamikonian and the coat of arms of the Armenian Armed Forces.

Designed by Haroutiun Samuelian. Minted in the Lithuanian Mint. 10 Face value 10 000 dram / 1000 dram Metal/fineness gold 9000 / silver 9250 2017 Weight 8,6 g / 33,6 g Diameter 22,0 mm / 40,0 mm Quality proof Edge ribbed Quantity 500 pcs per type In circulation since 16. 01. 2017 COLLECTOR COINS

n January 28, 1992 the passed a historic decision on Othe Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, thus heralding the establishment of Armenian National Army. Serving in Armenian Army is not only a matter of honor but mission for each young Armenian. Armenian Army fought a glorious way in twenty-five years to fulfill its mission with honor to the country and the people. It did not loosen vigilance for a second, reliably protecting the peace and tranquility of our borders to all kinds of abuse. Overcoming the most difficult challenges Armenian Army was formed in the period of restoration of independent statehood. It has become the most important guarantee of maintaining the security of the Armenian people and his greatest

achievement. ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 11 25th Anniversary of Liberation of Shushi

Theme - Armenian Statehood (Armed Forces of Armenia)

Obverse: the coat of arms of the town of Shushi. Reverse: the coat of arms of the Artsakh Republic and an image of one of State Decorations – the Order of Battle Cross.

Designed by Vardan Vardanyan (obverse), Lusine Lalayan (reverse). Minted in the Lithuanian Mint. 12 Face value 10 000 dram Metal/fineness gold 9000 2017 Weight 8,6 g Diameter 22,0 mm Quality proof Edge ribbed Quantity 500 pcs In circulation since 16. 01. 2017 COLLECTOR COINS

own of Shushi (the ) is one of the important centers of TArmenian culture. In a naturally hardly accessible location in Artsakh province of historical Great Armenia, the town was of a strategic importance since ancient times. Fenced, the town has turned into a stronghold A. Ter-Tadevosyan (Commandos) liberated Shushi to withstand the attacks of foreign invaders. In 1921 on May 9, 1992. Many people representing Armenian Shushi consisting in Nagorno-Karabakh region culture, movement for freedom as well as state and was given to by the Soviet authorities. A military figures were born in Shushi. The town played policy of cleansing Armenian people in the course of an important role as an educational center. The many decades has triggered the struggle for residents of Shushi had a great contribution to the liberation. The Armenian self-defense forces led by development of architecture, printing and art. CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 13 Noah’s Ark

Theme -

Obverse: the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia. Reverse: Noah’s Ark, a dove with an olive branch in the beak and the at the sunrise.

Designed by Eduard Kurghinyan. Minted in Geiger Edelmetalle GmbH (Germany). 14 Face value 100 / 10 000 / 25 000 / 50 000 dram Metal/fineness gold 999,90 2017 Weight 1,0 / 7,78 / 15,55 / 31,1 g Diameter 13,9 / 20,0 / 25,2 / 30, 2 mm Quality proof Edge ribbed Quantity 3000 / 1000 / 800 / 500 pcs In circulation since 30. 03. 2017 COLLECTOR COINS

Mount Ararat and received a fragment of Noah’s Ark from the God’s angel. At present the fragment of Noah’s Ark is kept in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and is the oah's Ark is the symbol for humanity’s immutable symbol of humanity’s rebirth. Nsalvation and rebirth. According to the Bible, God instructed Noah to build an ark in order to save the human life from the Flood. The ark where Noah took cover with his family, paired animals and birds landed on the Mount Ararat. Noah let a dove out of the ark, and the dove flew back with an olive branch in the beak and became the herald of new life. The rainbow appeared in the sky as the God’s covenant with all living creatures to never again send a flood to destroy the earth. For centuries, attempts were made to find Noah’s Ark on the Mount Ararat. Jacob of Nisibis, a 4th century cleric canonized by Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, was the first person in history who,

according to the church tradition, headed for the ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 15 125th Birth Anniversary of Hamo Beknazaryan

Theme - Celebrities (cinema, theatre, circus)

Obverse: a fragment of the poster of Hamo Beknazaryan’s “Pepo” film and a videotape. Reverse: the portrait of Hamo Beknazaryan and a camera.

Designed by Susanna Petrosyan. Minted in the Lithuanian Mint. 16 Face value 100 dram Metal/fineness silver 9250 2017 Weight 28,28 g Size 28,0 x 40,0 mm Quality proof Edge even Quantity 500 pcs In circulation since 16. 01. 2017 COLLECTOR COINS

Combining the characteristic features of Armenian artistic school and literature, Beknazaryan HAMO BEKNAZARYAN (1892-1965) is a introduced a national style to the Armenian cinema. prominent Armenian film director, screenwriter, the He created films about the struggle of the Armenians founder of the Armenian cinema and a film studio for national liberation in the 18-19 centuries, the “Hayfilm” (“Armenfilm”), People’s Artist of the Armenia’s civil strife. “Pepo”, the first Armenian Soviet Armenia (1935). sound film, produced by Beknazaryan graduated from the Moscow Beknazaryan is indeed the Institute of Commerce. In the period 1914-1921 achievement of the national he starred in movies, playing tens of roles. Since cinema. 1921 Beknazaryan worked in , where he Beknazaryan’s unique headed the studio of Georgian state film artistry has greatly contributed production and started directing films. to the development of the In 1925 Beknazaryan moved to Armenia and Armenian cinema, and the founded the film studio “Hayfilm” which, epic style and originality of the starting from 1966, carries his name. In 1925 films earned him an exclusive Beknazaryan shot the first Armenian feature film place in the history of national “Namus” (“Honor”). He scripted and directed the filmmaking. first Armenian comedy “Shor and Shorshor” as well as the first historical films, which are the best examples of the Armenian silent film era. CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 17 300th Anniversary of Establishment of the Mekhitarist Congregation in Venice

Theme - Armenia and International Community

Obverse: the coat of arms of the Mekhitarist Congregation in Venice, the emblem of the city of Venice in the form of a lion and an image of St. Lazarus Island with Armenian and Italian inscriptions. Reverse: a tower of the monastery of the Mekhitarist Congregation in Venice and the statue of Mekhitar of Sebastia. On the background – a pattern of the stained glass window of the monastery entrance.

Designed by Vardan Vardanyan. Minted in the Lithuanian Mint. 18 Face value 1000 dram Metal/fineness silver 9250 2017 Weight 33,6 g Diameter 40,0 mm Quality proof Edge ribbed Quantity 500 pcs In circulation since 16. 01. 2017 COLLECTOR COINS

he Mekhitarist Congregation is a spiritual, The Congregation has since been engaged in educational, scientific and cultural scientific, educational and cultural activities. Using Tcongregation of monks of the Armenian the personal library of Mekhitar of Sebastia Catholic Church. It was founded by Mekhitar of the Congregation created a repository of books, Sebastia in Constantinople in 1701. In 1717, the which was later supplemented by donations and Congregation started operating at the island of purchases. St. Lazarus (San Lazzaro) close to Venice, . The second half of the 19th century marked a new The Vatican recognized Mekhitar of Sebastia as a height for the Mekhitarist Congregation, as Armenian leader of the Congregation, and he was awarded the authors – H. Avgeryan, Gh. Inchichyan, M. Chamchyan, title of Abbot. The objective of the college founded in G. Avetiqyan, Gh. Alishan, among others – wrote St. Lazarus in 1732 was to develop a generation that valuable studies and literary works. would continue the activities of the Congregation. In In 2000, the Mekhitarist Congregation of the 1789, the Mekhitarist Congregation established its Venice and Vienna branches held a joint general publishing house which has since published numerous meeting at which they decided to create the United works of world and Armenian classics as well as Mekhitarist Congregation, with the Monastery of San philological, religious, scientific studies and periodicals. Lazzaro having become its center. An edict issued by French emperor Napoleon The members of the Congregation are working Bonaparte on August 17, 1810 recognized closely with the scientists of the Republic of the Congregation of St. Lazarus as a scientific Armenia. Activities of these members include establishment, giving it an honorary title “Armenian attending conferences on Armenian studies. ” Academy . ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 19 25th Anniversary of Collective Security Treaty and 15th Anniversary of Collective Security Treaty Organization

Theme - Armenia and International Community

Obverse: the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia and the stylistic images of the CSTO member-states’ flags. Reverse: the logotype with notation of the CST and the CSTO anniversary years.

Designed by Eduard Kurghinyan (obverse) and Davit Dovlatyan (reverse). Minted in the Lithuanian Mint. 20 Face value 1000 dram Metal/fineness silver 9250 2017 Weight 33,6 g Diameter 40,0 mm Quality proof Edge ribbed Quantity 200 pcs In circulation since 16. 01. 2017 COLLECTOR COINS

he Collective Security Treaty was signed Federation and the Republic of . on 15 May 1992. Intensification of The collective security, stability, territorial Tcooperation within the CST member- integrity and sovereignty of member-states are the states led to creation of the Collective Security Treaty main principles of the activities of the CSTO. Organization (CSTO) in 2002. The initiatives for foreign policy coordination The CSTO member-states include the Republic of within the CSTO, strengthening defense potential and Armenia, the Republic of , the Republic of in response to threats and challenges are in the focus , the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian of attention by the Republic of Armenia. CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 21 Anniversary of Membership of the Republic of Armenia to the IMF/WB

Theme – Armenia and International Community

Obverse: the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia. Reverse: the IMF and the WB logotypes with an inscription notifying of the 25th anniversary of membership of the Republic of Armenia.

Designed by Haroutiun Samuelian. Minted in the Lithuanian Mint. 22 Face value 1000 dram Metal/fineness silver 9250 2017 Weight 33,6 g Diameter 40,0 mm Quality proof Edge ribbed Quantity 300 pcs In circulation since 15. 05. 2017 COLLECTOR COINS

he idea of creation of the International by World War II and to reduce the negative impact of Monetary Fund and the World Bank the global economic crises in the future. Toriginated at the International Currency Started in 1992, membership of the Republic Conference organized in Bretton Woods, USA, of Armenia to the above organizations is aimed at in 1944. The conference hosted delegates from 44 contributing to the stability of the international countries. The participants have expressed their monetary system, as well as the implementation readiness for long-term cooperation in order to of development programs in agriculture, health, promote economic recovery of the countries affected education and other areas of relevance. CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 23 Barcelona Labyrinth

Theme - Nature (environment)

Obverse: the Barcelona labyrinth and the statue to Eros. Reverse: contours of the Barcelona labyrinth with a pool at the entrance and a platform in the center, a gilded ball rolling through the labyrinth’s paths.

Designed by Giedrius Paulauskis. Minted in the Lithuanian Mint. 24 Face value 5000 dram Metal/fineness silver 9250 2017 Weight 62,2 g Diameter individual Quality proof Edge even Quantity up to 1500 pcs In circulation since 30. 05. 2017 COLLECTOR COINS

The Barcelona labyrinth was fully renovated by the European Union funding assistance and along he Barcelona Labyrinth with its spacious with the surrounding park was given the status of a park (Parc del Laberint d'Horta) is located in park museum. At present it is a renowned cultural TBarcelona’s Horta-Guinardó district, . center. The park was established in 1791 when the Desvalls family planted many cypress trees in their estate. Later, an architect Elies Rogent expanded the park by adding flowerbeds, pavilions, waterfalls and canals. The park also holds temples, grottoes and high reliefs, dedicated to the Greek mythological heroes. The Barcelona labyrinth is dedicated to the Greek myth “Theseus and the Minotaur” and portrays the Minotaur’s castle. At the entrance of the labyrinth one can see a spherical obelisk symbolizing the Ariadne’s thread, whereas at the central platform there is a statute to Eros, the God of love, which stands as a sign of overcoming the labyrinth. CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 25 Masone Labyrinth

Theme - Nature (environment)

Obverse: the Masone labyrinth and the pyramid-shaped chapel. Reverse: contours of the Masone labyrinth with a platform in the center, a gilded ball rolling through the labyrinth’s paths.

Designed by Giedrius Paulauskis. Minted in the Lithuanian Mint. 26 Face value 5000 dram Metal/fineness silver 9250 2017 Weight 62,2 g Diameter individual Quality proof Edge even Quantity up to 1500 pcs In circulation since 30. 05. 2017 COLLECTOR COINS

he Masone labyrinth is located in one of The labyrinth is built on the basis of the octagonal the nearby settlements of Parma, Italy. It star-like “ideal city” project, which was conceived was created by Italian publisher and and developed by Italian architect Antonio Filarete T th designer Franco Maria Ricci, in 2015. back in the 15 century. The idea of building the Around 200 000 bamboo plants in dense “ideal city” was called to confront the medieval rows make the walls of the labyrinth. There is a traditions of irregular town building and to ensure platform in the center of the labyrinth which is peaceful coexistence of citizens. surrounded by buildings and leads visitors to the The Masone labyrinth hosts many art lovers. It is pyramid-shaped chapel and an art museum of the a well-known cultural center where concerts and Renaissance period. exhibitions are in routine. CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 27 28

CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA COLLECTOR COINS 2017 Collector coins of the Republic of Armenia by series and years of issue 2017 (1994 - 2017) COLLECTOR COINS ARMENIAN STATEHOOD Armed Forces of Armenia History of Statehood Armed Forces of Armenia (gold / silver, 2005) 15th Anniversary of Formation of Armenian Army (gold, 2007) Artsakh (silver, 1994) 15th Anniversary of Liberation of Shushi (gold, 2007) National Assembly Building (silver, 1995) 20th Anniversary of Formation of Armenian Army (gold, 2012) Artashesian Kingdom (silver, 1995) 20th Anniversary of Liberation of Shushi (gold, 2012) Arshakuni Kingdom (silver, 1995) th Bagratuni Kingdom (silver, 1995) 25 Anniversary of Formation of Kingdom of Cilicia (silver, 1995) Armenian Army (gold / silver, 2017) 10th Anniversary of the Republic of Armenia 25th Anniversary of Liberation of Shushi (gold, 2017) (1991-2001) (silver, 2001) 15th Anniversary of the Republic of Armenia Armenian Commanders (1991-2006) (silver, 2006) Marshal Baghramyan-100 (silver, 1997) th 20 Anniversary of the Republic of Armenia Garegin Nzhdeh (gilded / silver, 2001) (1991-2011) (silver, 2011) Marshal Babajanyan-100 (silver, 2006) 25th Anniversary of the Republic of Armenia Andranik Ozanyan-150 (silver, 2015) (1991-2016) (silver, 2016) Vardan Mamikonian-1625 (gold, 2016) 25th Anniversary of the Republic of Armenia/rus. Vardan Mamikonian (gold, 2016) (1991-2016) (silver, 2016) CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 29 30

CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA COLLECTOR COINS 2017 S-5adCT-5 (silver,2017) (silver, 2015) Anniversary ofMembershipthe CST-25 andCSTO-15 300 Eurasian EconomicUnion Collective SecurityTreatyand N5 (silver,1995) (silver,2000) (silver,2006) (silver,1999) (silver,2001) 200 (silver,1994) International PolarYear Armenia -aMemberofEuropeanCouncil New Millennium Armenia-Diaspora Forum (silver,2013) UN-50 (silver,2008) (silver,1998) 20 YearsofNationalCurrency 15 YearsofNationalCurrency 5 YearsofNationalCurrency Spindle ARMENIA ANDINTERNATIONAL Armenian Currency th th Anniversary ofEstablishment Anniversary ofEstablishment eulco rei oteIFW (silver,2017) Republic ofArmeniatotheIMF/WB (silver,2012) (silver,2017) the MekhitaristCongregationinVenice the TreatyOrganization (silver,2011) the MekhitaristCongregationinVienna COMMUNITY ohne hrz-0 (gold,2014) (gold,2010) (gold,2011) (gold,2008) (gold,2009) Hovhannes Shiraz-100 Misaq Metsarents-125 Vahan Terian-125 Raffi-175 (gold, Khachatur Abovyan-200 -100 Pushkin-200 (silver, 2010) 1999) oia (gold,2006) (gold/silver, 2002) Sayat-Nova-300 (gold, (gold, 2017) Komitas (silver,2016) Aram Khachatryan-100 (silver,2015) (silver,2013) (silver,2014) (silver,2016) (gold,2011) (silver,2013) (gold,2007) Hovhannes Aivazovsky-200 (silver,2010) (gold,2006) Alexander Bazhbeuk-Melikian-125 (gold,2005) Arshak Fetvadjian-150 (gold,2004) 2012) Panos Terlemezian-150 Eduard Isabekyan-100 Ara Beqaryan-100 Stepan Aghajanian-150 Toros Roslin-800 Vardges Sureniants-150 Jean Garzou-100 Hakob Gyurjian-125 Martiros Sarian-125 Arshille Gorky-100 Literature Music Fine Arts CELEBRITIES ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENTS

Science Sardarapat (silver, 1994) 2017 -1400 (silver, 2004) David of Sasoun (silver, 1994) Artem Mikoyan-100 (silver, 2005) Garni (silver, 1994) Viktor Hambartsumian-100 (silver, 2008) Monastery of Gandzasar (silver, 2004) Movses Khorenatsi-1600 (silver, 2010) Armenian Monasteries and Churches Leo-150 (silver, 2010) Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, Hovsep Orbeli-125 (silver, 2012) , Gndevank, Sanahin, Benjamin Margaryan-100 (silver, 2013) , Kecharis (silver, 2012)

Voskan Yerevantsi-400 (silver, 2014) COLLECTOR COINS ARMENIAN CULTURE Cinema, Theatre, Circus Science, Education Leonid Yengibarov-75 (silver, 2010) 50th Anniversary of Establishment Vahram Papazyan-125 (gold, 2013) of (silver, 2007) Hamo Beknazaryan-125 (silver, 2017) 825th Anniversary of "The Codex" written by Mkhitar Gosh (silver, 2009) Sport 725th Anniversary of Gladzor University (silver, 2009) th Tigran Petrosyan-70 (silver, 1999) 200 Anniversary of Foundation of Lazarev Institute (silver, 2015) Public and Political Figures Alexander Mantashian-175 (gold, 2017) Literature, Art 1600th Anniversary of the (gold, 2002) 1000th Anniversary of the Poem "Book of Lamentations" (silver, 2002) Sahak A Partev (silver, 2005) King Vramshapouh (silver, 2005) Hovhannes Aivazovsky (silver, 2006) 75th Anniversary of Establishment of

the Opera and Ballet Theatre (silver, 2008) ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 31 32

CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA COLLECTOR COINS 2017 tSri h omne (gold,2009) Treasures ofEtchmiadzin Cross-stones ofArmenia Gospel ScenesinArmenianMiniatures St SargistheCommander etr fteAmna lhbt 9tps(gold/silver,2013) Letters oftheArmenianAlphabet,39types akNhpt (gold,2007) (gold,1997) (gold, 1999) (silver,2010) (silver,2012) Haik Nahapet (silver,2010) Noah DescendingfromArarat Goddess Anahit 500 Sergei Parajanov Teodor Axentowicz Jazz aha (silver,1998) (gold/silver,1999) (gold/silver,1998) (gold/silver,1998) Armenian Patriarchsofthe20 Aghtamar Haghpat Holy Etchmiadzin Religion Mythology oyLne(silver,2013) (silver, 2016) (silver,2016) (silver, 2014) Cross withtheRelicsofStGeorge (silver,2016) Cross withtheRelicsofStJohn theBaptist (silver, 2011) Khotakerats SourbNshan Cauldron forHolyChrism The RightHandofStGregorythe Illuminator Holy Lance (silver,2010) Kecharis, Sanahin,Noravank Etchmiadzin, Gndevank,Goshavank, Entry intoJerusalem,Ascension Annunciation, AdorationofMagi, th niesr fAmna okPitn (silver,2012) Anniversary ofArmenianBookPrinting th etr (gold,2008) Century (silver, 2014) Noah 10 irnteGet (gold,2003) (gold,1999) 110 Tigran theGreat Tigran theGreat n-00(gold,2011) (silver,2012) (silver,2015) The 20 The CentenaryoftheArmenianGenocide Noah's Ark(7,77/15,5531,1g) Artashat-2200 (gold, Ani-1050 2011) oernt (gold,2011) Pomegranate 10 reinGl (silver/CuNi,1998) (silver/CuNi,1997) (silver,1994) Wild WorldofCaucasus (silver,2007) Armenian Gull Caucasian Otter Beauty ofFlowers Armenian Grape Apricot Fauna Flora th th th ero h atqae(silver,1998) Year oftheEarthquake niesr fteCuto asto (gold,2008) Anniversary oftheCourtCassation ’ or f h eulco rei (silver,2015) Court oftheRepublicArmenia niesr fteSaeBn (silver,2003) Anniversary oftheStateBank r 10/77 55 11g (gold,2017) s Ark(1,0/7,7815,5531,1g) Trans-Caucasian GreyBear Wide-Eared Hedgehog (silver,2010-2011) Sorbus Hajastana,CrocusAdamii Galanthus Artjuschenkoae,TanacetumZangezuricum, th Anniversary oftheConstitutional ARMENIAN HISTORY NATURE 18 06Fobl ol u (silver, 2004) (silver, 1999) (silver, 1998) 37 2006 FootballWorldCup First Pan-ArmenianGames 1998 FootballWorldCup 32 32 Labyrinths oftheWorld The OldestTreesoftheWorld Sport Envirement th th nd nd hs lmid (silver1996,§LIALOOSIN¦) Olympiad hs lmid (gold,2006) (silver,1998) Winter OlympicGames hs lmid (silver/CuNi1996,§ROYAL MINT¦) Chess Olympiad odAaa(silver,2006-2008) Toad Agama Caucasian Owl Armenian Moufflon Bezoar Armenian Viper Trout Wide-nosed Duck Fore-Asian Leopard Mediterranean Tortoise Caucasian ForestCat aoeLbrnh (silver,2017) (silver,2016) (silver,2017) (silver,2016) Masone Labyrinth Barcelona Labyrinth (silver,2014) Vaals Labyrinth Boston Labyrinth Angel Oak,GeneralShermanTree Skhtorashen Platanus,HundredHorseChesnut 04Fobl ol hminhp (silver,2014) 2014 FootballWorldChampionship Art ofFighting Kings ofFootball The SignsofZodiac The SignsofZodiac Other ihlPaii (silver,2010-2011) (silver,2011-2012) Judo, Wushu,Karate,Kokh Michel Platini Mario Kempes,YohanCruyff (silver,2008-2009) Franz Beckenbauer,ZbigniewBoniek Pele, Eusebio,LevYashin, acr e,Vro(gold,2008-2009) (silver,2007-2008) Cancer, Leo,Virgo Aquarius, Pisces,Aries,Taurus,Gemini, Libra, Scorpio,Sagittarius,Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces Virgo, Libra,Scorpio,Sagittarius,Capricorn, Aries, Taurus,Gemini,Cancer,Leo,

33 CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA COLLECTOR COINS 2017 Armenian Collector Coins Issue

2017 Program 2018

Centenary of Sardarapat Battle Centenary of the First Republic of Armenia Face value 1000 dram Face value 5000 dram Metal/fineness silver 925O Metal/fineness silver 9250 Weight 33,6 g Weight 168,1 g Diameter 40,0 mm Diameter 63,0 mm Quality proof Quality proof COLLECTOR COINS Edge proof Edge even, numbered Quantity 500 pcs Quantity 300 pcs

Yerevan-2800 Hovhannes Zardaryan-100 Face value 5000 dram Face value 100 dram Metal/fineness silver 925O Metal/fineness silver 925O Weight 168,1 g Weight 28,28 g Diameter 63,0 mm Size 28,0 x 40,0 mm Quality proof Quality BU Edge ribbed Edge even Quantity 700 pcs Quantity 500 pcs

25 Years of National Currency 2018 World Football Championship Face value 5000 dram Face value 100 dram Metal/fineness silver 925O Metal/fineness silver 925O Weight 168,1 g Weight 20,0 g Diameter 63,0 mm Diameter 38,6 mm Quality proof Quality proof Edge even, numbered Edge ribbed Quantity 300 pcs Quantity up to 5000 pcs CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 34 Armenian Pottery Chinese Pottery Face value 1000 dram Face value 1000 dram 2017 Metal/fineness silver 925O Metal/fineness silver 925O Weight 31,1 g Weight 31,1 g Size 40,0 x 40,0 mm Size 40,0 x 40,0 mm Quality proof Quality proof Edge ribbed Edge ribbed Quantity up to 2000 pcs Quantity up to 1500 pcs

Greek Pottery Iranian Pottery COLLECTOR COINS Face value 1000 dram Face value 1000 dram Metal/fineness silver 925O Metal/fineness silver 925O Weight 31,1 g Weight 31,1 g Size 40,0 x 40,0 mm Size 40,0 x 40,0 mm Quality proof Quality proof Edge ribbed Edge ribbed Quantity up to 1500 pcs Quantity up to 1500 pcs

Russian Pottery “Armenian Carpet” coin series Face value 1000 dram (Dragon Carpet, Sun Carpet, Eagle Carpet, Altar Carpet, Metal/fineness silver 925O Altar-Cross Carpet, Life Tree Carpet, Bee-Nest Carpet, Weight 31,1 g Medallion Carpet, Vorotan Carpet, Proshaberd Carpet) Size 40,0 x 40,0 mm Face value 1000 dram Quality proof Metal/fineness silver 9250 Edge ribbed Weight 33.6 g Quantity up to 1500 pcs Size 32,5 x 48,0 mm Quality proof Edge even Quantity up to 500 pcs per type CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 35 36

CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA COLLECTOR COINS 2017 and therestofcollectorcoinswerestruckatLithuanianMint. 7.78, 15.55and31.1gramsweremintedat I n Lithuanian Mintand The colletorcoins 2017 theCentralBankofArmeniacollaboratedwith Mints “ Noah “ Geiger EdelmetalleGmbH ’ s Ark ” with weightcategoriesof1.0, “ Geiger EdelmetalleGmbH ” of Germany. ” Aivazovsky-200 Ozanyan-150 Institute Lithuanian Mint.Theseinclude,amongothers, Cup Ark Bank ofArmeniasince2011when silverinvestmentcoins Geiger EdelmetalleGmbHhasbeencooperatingwiththe Central ” ” ” were firstissued.Thegoldcollector coins , and “ Panos Terlemezian-150 ” “ , Noah ” “ , Vardan Mamikonian-1625 Germany Geiger EdelmetalleGmbH, Lithuanian Mint “ Alexander Mantashian-175 ’ s Ark the saleofproductsmadepreciousmetals. company isaninternationalmarketleaderin platinum barsandinvestmentcoins.The striking differentweightgold,silverand the preciousmetalsindustry,hasfacilitiesfor Leipzig, Germany.Thecompanyisengagedin Geiger EdelmetalleGmbHislocatedin ” were struckinthismint. under thecoinissuanceprogramsfor2014-2017werestruckby Armenia since2001.Avastnumberofcollectorcoinsspecified , etc.). have theirownmint(Armenia,,Belarus,, Lithuanian Mintcooperateswiththosecentralbankswhichdonot coins, andstartingfrom1993,itmintedcollectorcoinsaswell. L ” , Lithuanian MinthasbeencooperatingwiththeCentralBankof “ in capitalVilnius.Initially,theMintonlystruckcirculating ithuanian MintwasofficiallyfoundedonDecember10,1990 The CentenaryoftheArmenianGenocide ” , ” , “ Alexander Bazhbeuk-Melikian-125 “ Labyrinths oftheWorld “ “ 2014 FIFAWorld 200 th Anniversary ofFoundationtheLazarev “ Noah ’ s ” . ” , ” , “ Hovhannes “ Andranik

37 CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA COLLECTOR COINS 2017 38 Internal Contest - 2017

2017 the Central Bank of Armenia organized an internal contest for collector coins 2017 Inwhich were offered in the categories “Best Gold Collector Coin of the Year” and “Best Silver Collector Coin of the Year”. The contest was open to all collector coins issued by the Central Bank of Armenia during that year. In the category “Best Gold Collector Coin of the Year” preference was given to the coin “Hovhannes Aivazovsky- 200” while in the category “Best Silver Collector Coin of the Year” the coin “Hamo Beknazaryan-125” was the best choice. COLLECTOR COINS

Haroutiun Samuelian is the author of Susanna Petrosyan is the author the design of the gold coin “Hovhannes of the design of the silver coin “Hamo Aivazovsky-200”. Beknazaryan-125”.

HAROUTIUN SAMUELIAN is a physicist by SUSANNA PETROSYAN is an employee of the profession, holds a Ph.D. in physics and mathematics. Central Bank of Armenia, a specialist in issuing notes Painting and design are his passion for long years. He and coins of the Republic of Armenia. She takes part is the author of numerous Armenian stamps and coins in creation of the programs for issuance of collector designs. He worked as a chief painter of the company coins, and relevant activities, including drafting “Stamp”. Haroutiun Samuelian designs books and contracts on production of collector coins of the other printing materials. As an artist, designer and Republic of Armenia, preparing the annual journal photographer, he has participated in various contests “Collector Coins of the Republic of Armenia”. She in Armenia and elsewhere in the world and won specializes in computer design. awards. CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA BANK OF CENTRAL 39 Content Foreword 2 Collector Coins-2017 4 Celebrities 200th Birth Anniversary of Hovhannes Aivazovsky 6 175th Birth Anniversary of Alexander Mantashian 8 Armenian Statehood 25th Anniversary of Formation of Armenian Army (1992-2017) 10 25th Anniversary of Liberation of Shushi (1992-2017) 12 History of Armenia Noah’s Ark 14 Celebrities 125th Birth Anniversary of Hamo Beknazaryan 16 Armenia and International Community 300th Anniversary of Establishment of the Mekhitarist Congregation in Venice 18 25th Anniversary of Collective Security Treaty and 15th Anniversary of Collective Security Treaty Organization 20 Anniversary of Membership of the Republic of Armenia to the IMF/WB 22 Barcelona Labyrinth 24 Masone Labyrinth 26 Collector coins of the Republic of Armenia by series and years of issue (1994-2017) 29 2018 Armenian Collector Coins Issue Program 34 Mints 36 Internal Contest - 2017 39 40 CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA

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