LEV 1/2oz Noahs Ark 2024 – Armenian Silver Coin

The Noah’s Ark 1/2 oz is a silver coin issued by the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia. The investment coin is made of the purest silver (999/1000) and is considered legal tender in Armenia. It always has the same motif, like the American Eagle. The obverse of the coin shows the Armenian coat of arms and the words REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA. The face value is stated below as 200 dram, as dram is the official Armenian currency.

 

The fine weight 1/2 Oz Ag 999 is stated on the coin. The year of issue is also discreetly shown below the face value. The reverse of the coin features a fine representation of the eponymous ark. In the background of the ark you can see Mount Ararat, which is still a symbol of Armenia today and where Noah’s journey ended. In the foreground of this motif you can see the dove with the olive branch in its beak, which, according to the Bible text, announced the end of the flood. The English name of the coin Noah’s Ark and its English translation can also be seen on the reverse of this beautiful silver coin.