Noah’s Ark Gold Bullion Coins are the official gold bullion coins of Armenia. The bullion coins are 999.9 fine gold and are produced in four sizes: 1 g, ¼ oz, ½ oz, and 1 oz.
The official website is https://noahs-ark.am/. The coins are minted by Geiger Edelmetalle AG in Germany, who have been granted the right to mint and sell the coins by the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia.
To buy from a dealer, contact BFI Bullion to enquire about availability.
The Motif
The coin´s obverse of this exclusive coin edition depicts the Armenian Coat of Arms. Underneath is the face value of the coin in Armenian Dram, the fineness, the weight and the year of issue of the coin, next to the symbol of the mint.The lettering the „Republic of Armenia” in Armenian and English language surrounds the ensemble.
The coin´s reverse depicts the Noah´s Ark in the center oft he motif. The white dove with an olive branch in the beak is flying towards the ark. The silhouette of Mount Ararat with a rising sun is shown in the background. The inscription is also the name of the coin: “Noah´s Ark” in Armenian and English lettering is minted around the motif.
The security features
The Noah’s Ark Gold Bullion coin is packaged with a refined certificate of authenticity, including consecutive numbering, in a security capsule that can only be opened by destruction.
The overall appearance of the coin and its packaging stand out due to the high-quality paper finishing and the unique design compared to other investment coins.
Technical specifications
| size | nominal value | diameter | fine weight | fineness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 100 Dram | Ø 16.54 mm | 1 g | 999.9 |
| ¼ oz | 10,000 Dram | Ø 25.20 mm | 7.78 g | 999.9 |
| ½ oz | 25,000 Dram | Ø 30.20 mm | 15.55 g | 999.9 |
| 1 oz | 50,000 Dram | Ø 38.60 mm | 31.1 g | 999.9 |
European history
The Noah’s Ark precious metal coins are issued by the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia. As a legal tender in Armenia, production is subject to the strict requirements of the central bank: the purity of the precious metal, the weight and the quality of the coinage are checked and guaranteed by the state. The gold bullion coin is made from the purest gold (999.9/1000).
Deeply rooted in European history
According to the Bible, Noah’s ark was stranded in the Ararat mountains after the deluge. Mount Ararat is the Armenian national symbol, its striking shape is visible from the capital Yerevan and is firmly connected to the cityscape. Even today, Mount Ararat with the ark is a central part of the Armenian coat of arms and thus also the series of coins to commemorate it.
Minting rights
The Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia granted Geiger Edelmetalle AG the right to mint and commissioned the company to sell Noah’s Ark coins internationally.
The mint
The Noah’s Ark bullion and collector coins are manufactured in one of the most modern private minting sites in Germany. All raw materials used to manufacture these gold coins come exclusively from manufacturers that are certified and approved according to the standards of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).
Every single coin is manufactured in a complex process from the granulate to the finished product by Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung GmbH and is subject to strict quality control.
Buy Armenian Noah’s Ark Gold Bullion Coin
Contact BFI Bullion to enquire about availability.
For collectors looking for previous year coins, check with your local gold dealer.
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