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  • "Virgo" Commemorative Golden Coin From Series "Signs Of Zodiac" Intr

    "VIRGO" COMMEMORATIVE GOLDEN COIN FROM SERIES "SIGNS OF ZODIAC" INTRODUCED IN ARMENIA

    ARKA
    June 22, 2009

    YEREVAN, June 22. /ARKA/. The Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) put into
    circulation "Virgo" commemorative golden coins, the CBA press-service
    told ARKA News Agency on Monday. The coin has been issued in the
    scope of "The Sings of Zodiac" international numismatic program which
    includes all 12 signs.

    According to the press release, the CBA issued 10,000 coins with
    10,000AMD nominal value each.

    The coin made of pure gold weighs 8.6 grams and is 22mm in diameter.

    The national emblem of Armenia is on the obverse of the coin with
    the value underneath both in Armenian and English. The year of issue
    ("2009") is specified above the Emblem.

    All 12 zodiacal signs are represented in the middle circle. Zodiacal
    "Virgo" is at the coin reverse against the background of sky of stars.

    The coin has been minted by the Polish Mint. The coin outlines are
    made by designer Ursula Valezhak.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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