Arche de Noé 1 once d'argent 2015

The Noah's Ark silver coin is a popular investment product, minted in one ounce and with a purity of 999. This interesting coin is issued by the Central Bank of Armenia, while the production process itself takes place in a private German mint - Leipziger Edelmetall Verarbeitung. Coins bearing the image of the ark are guaranteed by the government of the Republic of Armenia as to their legality, purity, and origin of the metal, and are legal tender in that country.

It is worth noting that, in addition to its investment potential, the coin also has historical significance. According to the Christian Old Testament, Noah's Ark was built on God's command to shelter Noah's family and animals from the Great Flood. During his journey through the eternal waters, Noah saw the peak of Mount Ararat. Upon reaching it, the Ark ended its journey, ushering in a new era.

The obverse of the coin, designed by Eduard Kurghinyan, depicts the ark on a stormy sea, with Mount Ararat in the background and the rising sun in the distance. The mountain is named after Ary, a Bronze Age deity. Ara was the god of death and rebirth. In the center of the coin is a dove flying over the waters of the flood, holding an olive branch in its beak. The edge of the coin bears the inscription “Noah's Ark” in English.

The reverse of the coin features the coat of arms of Armenia with the denomination of 500 dram and the year of issue. On the right, below the coat of arms, is the weight and fineness of the silver in which the coin was minted. The inscription “Republic of Armenia” appears along the lower edge.