1000 Dram (Armenian Book Printing) 2012 front 1000 Dram (Armenian Book Printing) 2012 back
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1000 Dram Armenian Book Printing

2012 year
Silver 33.6 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Armenia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
1000 Dram 1000 AMD = USD 2.58
Currency
Dram (1993-date)
Composition
Silver
Weight
33.6 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-02
References
Numista
N#174534
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Doorway with men holding books inside and open book in front. Building in the capital Yerevan behind and above DLZA-logo.

Script: Armenian

Lettering:
Ուըբաթազիրք
1512
ՀԱՅ ԳՐՔԻ ՏՊԱԳՐՈՒԹՅԱՆ 500-ԱՍՅԱԿ

Translation: 500th Anniversary of Armenian Bookprinting

Engraver: Vardan Vardanyan

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

The 1000 Dram (Armenian Book Printing) 2012 coin from Armenia made of Silver weighing 33.6g is a unique and interesting coin because it features a design that celebrates the 500th anniversary of Armenian book printing. The coin's obverse side features an image of a printing press, while the reverse side features an image of a book with the first printed page of the Armenian Bible. This coin is a great way to commemorate the rich cultural heritage of Armenia and its contributions to the world of literature and printing.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  500 - - - - - -

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