The Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) on Wednesday put the “30 Years of National Currency” silver collector coin into circulation, the CBA informed Armenian News-NEWS.am

The collector coin dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the national currency of the Republic of Armenia, the dram, is one of the symbols of independent statehood. The dram was put into circulation on November 22, 1993. During 30 years of the dram existence, several series of circulating banknotes and coins, as well as other types of currency of the collectors’ interest—circulating commemorative coins, collector banknotes, collector and investment coins—have been issued.

The first collector coin of Armenia was issued in 1994. Starting that time, the Central Bank of Armenia has issued more than 440 names of collector coins made of gold, silver and copper-nickel, dedicated to prominent Armenians and landmark historical and cultural events.

The banknotes and coins of Armenia are produced with the use of state-of-the-art technologies offered by security printing and mintage, and meet modern international standards of quality and security.

The consistent and purposive work on improving the quality of the banknotes and coins of Armenia has brought in many awards and high appreciation at prestigious international numismatic contests.

Obverse: the coat of arms of Armenia and the logo of the Central Bank of Armenia against the background of guilloche patterns.

Reverse: the logo of the 30 years of national currency, representing the graphical sign of the dram, the inscription “30 YEARS” in Armenian, the stylized flag of Armenia against the background of guilloche patterns.

Designer: Vardan Vardanyan

The coin is minted at the Lithuanian Mint.

Face value: 5,000 drams

Metal/fineness: silver 9250

Weight: 168.1 grams

Diameter: 63 mm

Quality proof

Edge even, numbered

Quantity of issue: 400 pieces

Year of issue: 2023