The Armenian Silver Noah’s Ark coin is one of the newest bullion coins available for investors in the precious metals market. Featuring a design concept that is similar to that of other programs, like the Canadian Maple Leaf and American Eagle, the Armenian Silver Noah’s Ark coin uses the same designs from one year to the next. JM Bullion now offers the 2016 5 oz Armenian Silver Noah’s Ark coin for purchase.
Coin Highlights:
- Ships in either a protective plastic flip for individual coins or mint tubes for quantities of 20.
- Contains 5 oz of .999 pure silver.
- Issued a face value of 1,000 Drams and is legal tender in Armenia.
- Features images of Noah’s Ark and Mount Ararat.
- Struck by Germany’s Geiger Edelmetalle.
Armenia is the traditional home of Mount Ararat, the resting place of Noah’s Ark in the book of Genesis in the Christian bible. The dividing line between Armenia and Turkey once ran directly over the top of Mount Ararat. It is said that Noah’s ark came to a rest on the Armenian side of this border, giving the nation a close connection to the story and reason to use its depiction on the nation’s official silver bullion coin.
Today however, Turkey is in full control of Mount Ararat. Following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, the Soviet Union and Turkey redrew borders to give Mount Ararat entirely to Turkey.
On the reverse face of the 2016 5 oz Armenian Silver Noah’s Ark coin are images depicting the biblical flood from Genesis. Noah’s ark is featured in the middle ground as it floats upon the flood waters, while Mount Ararat is visible in the background and a dove flies into the foreground with an olive branch indicating dry land is available again.
The obverse bears the coat of arms for Armenia. Engravings on this face include the phrase “Republic of Armenia” in both English and Armenian, along with the face value, weight, metal content, and purity of the coin.
Germany’s Geiger Edelmetalle Mint produces Armenian Silver Noah’s Ark coins at a subsidiary facility. These coins are available only in silver, with ¼ oz, ½ oz, 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz, 1 Kilogram, and 5 Kilogram coins.
Please direct all of your questions to JM Bullion associates at 800-276-6508, online through our live chat, or via email. If you are looking for similar coins, be sure to check out our full selection of World Silver Coins.
“Beautiful coin! I really like the design of it especially the coat of arms. And it came sealed in a hard plastic case, which I didn’t expect and that was a huge bonus! Love JM Bullion!”