© PCGS
© PCGS
1000 Drams Ani
2003 year| Silver (.999) | 31.3 g | 38.9 mm |
| Issuer | Artsakh (Azerbaijan) |
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| Period | Republic (1991-2024) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 1000 Drams |
| Currency | Dram (2003-2023) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.3 g |
| Diameter | 38.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2024 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#101031 |
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| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cathedral of Ani
Scripts: Armenian, Latin
Lettering: ԱՆԻ ∙ ANI
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ani (Armenian: Անի; Greek: Ἄνιον, Ánion; Latin: Abnicum;Georgian: ანისი, Anisi; Turkish: Ani) is a ruined medieval Armenian city now situated in the Turkish province of Kars and next to the border with Armenia.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a rare and endangered species of animal, the Caucasian leopard, on its reverse side. The Caucasian leopard is a subspecies of leopard that is native to the Caucasus region, including Artsakh, and is considered an important symbol of the region's biodiversity and natural heritage. By featuring this image on the coin, the issuing authority aimed to raise awareness about the importance of conservation efforts and protecting endangered species.
