2061) "Armenia - 30th Anniversary of Independence (1991-2021)", Republic of Armenia: A 5,000 Dram Silver Coin minted by the Lithuanian Mint commemorates the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 21.09.2021:
30th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia (1991-2021):
21.09.1991, marked the beginning of the Third Republic in the history of Armenia.
The symbols of the statehood – the Flag, the Coat of Arms and the Anthem of the Republic of Armenia have since been defined, as well as, the State awards – titles, orders and medals have been established.
On 22.11.1993, the National Currency of the Republic of Armenia, the "Armenian Dram", was put into circulation.
The formation of an independent democratic state helped preserve and strengthen national self-consciousness and traditions, and the role of the Armenian apostolic church in social life increased.
One of the most important achievements of the period of independence is Armenia having an established national army as the defender of the Armenian statehood.
Presently, Armenia is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Council of Europe, the World Trade Organization, the Eurasian Economic Union, and more than 40 other international organizations.
The Independence Day of Armenia (Armenian: Հայաստանի Անկախության օրը) is the main state holiday in Armenia. This date is celebrated on September 21.
The Commemorative Coin:
The Obverse and Reverse of the 5,000 Dram Commemorative Silver Coin placed together
On the Obverse of the 5,000 Dram Commemorative Silver Coin is depicted the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Armenia on the background of the sign of eternity.
The inscription reads - "REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA" (in English & Armenian).
On the Reverse of the 5,000 Dram Commemorative Silver Coin is depicted the stylized tricolor flag of the Republic of Armenia, an ornament and the inscription “30th Anniversary”.
The specifications of this Coin are:
Country of issue: Republic of Armenia; Year: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: 5,000 Dram; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 168.10 grams; Diameter/Size: 63.0 mm; Shape: Round; Edge: Even/Numbered; Coin Quality: Proof; Minted By: Lithuanian Mint; Mintage: 300 pieces; Designers: Haroutiun Samuelian (Obverse), Vardan Vardanyan (Reverse).
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