Every sovereign bullion coin program available today in the precious metals marketplace tells a story about a country. Whether it’s an official seal or emblem, the designs of these popular coins represent a specific nation in imagery that locals hold near and dear to their hearts. One such coin is the 2017 ½ oz Armenian Silver Noah’s Ark Coin, available today from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Ships in individual plastic flips, mint tubes of 20, or multiples of 500 in wooden boxes.
• 7^th release of the Silver Noah’s Ark Coin series!
• Contains ½ Troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
• Face value of 200 Drams is fully backed by Armenia’s government.
• Obverse features the coat of arms for Armenia.
• Reverse bears the image of Noah’s Ark near Mount Ararat.
• Design from Eduard Kurghinyan.

Mount Ararat is a very real location in Eastern Europe that was, for a long time, the possession of the Ottoman Empire. In the 20^th century, modern Armenia was created in the aftermath of World War I and the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire. As a result, Mount Ararat was moved when borders were drawn from its traditional home in Armenia to a possession of Turkey.

It is said that Noah’s Ark, built to preserve mankind and the animals of the world from a devastating flood, came to rest on the sides of Mount Ararat. Not only do Armenians lay claim to this, but the nation was also the first modern kingdom to official accept Christianity as a national religion.

The reverse side of all Armenian Silver Noah’s Ark coins features a depiction of the sun rising over the peak of Mount Ararat as Noah’s Ark floats on the floodwaters in the middle-ground of the design. In the foreground, a dove flies into the picture holding an olive branch as a sign that the flood is receding and dry land is accessible.

On the obverse of all 2017 ½ oz Armenian Silver Noah’s Ark coins is the coat of arms for Armenia. Engravings on both the obverse and reverse side of the coin are repeated in English and in Armenian.

Each 2017 ½ oz Armenian Silver Noah’s Ark Coin available here from JM Bullion is in BU condition. Coins in BU condition show no signs of wear and tear, though you may notice minor flaws such as breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, or contact marks from striking the blanks during production.

Please direct your questions to a JM Bullion associate at 800-276-6508. You can also reach us on the web using our site’s live chat feature or by submitting your inquiries to our email address.