PRESS RELEASE
19.10.2026
Issuance of a new collector coin of the Republic of Armenia
On October 20, 2026, the Central Bank of Armenia puts into circulation silver collector coin dedicated to the “Symphony of Stones” natural monument.
The “Symphony of Stones” is one of Armenia’s unique natural monuments, distinguished by its symmetrical basalt columns resembling the organ pipes. The monument is included in the list of specially protected natural areas of the Republic of Armenia.
Obverse: the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia and the “Lion of Geghard” – a monument-road sign to Garni (sculptor – A. Harutyunyan, architect – R. Israelyan, 1958).
Reverse: an image of the “Symphony of Stones” natural monument.
Technical specification
| Face value |
3000 dram |
| Metal/fineness |
silver 9990 |
| Weight |
93,3 g |
| Diameter |
45,0 mm |
| Quality |
proof |
| Edge |
ribbed |
| Quantity of issue |
500 pcs |
| Year of issue |
2026 |
The coin is minted at the B.H. Mayer Mint, Germany.
Notice
Collector coins are made of precious metals and are issued to present to the society the national, international, historical and cultural, spiritual and other values of the country, to immortalize these values in the metal and to meet the demands of the numismatic market.
Like any other currency the collector coins have face value which makes them the means of payment. However, the face value of these coins is much lower that their cost price which includes the cost of the precious metal used for manufacturing of the coin, mintage and other expenses. Low face value and high cost price allow these coins to be considered as the items of collection and not the means of payment used in money circulation. The collector coins have also the sale price set by the Central Bank of Armenia.
As the items of collection the collector coins are issued in very restricted quantities and are not reissued.
Numismatists, collectors and all interested persons can buy the Armenian collector coins in the sales salon
“Numismatist” which is in the building of the Central Bank of Armenia and is open for everyone.
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