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New Armenian coin Michel Platini
August 26th, 2011 Central Bank of Armenia launches a silver collector coin dedicated to Michel Platini. The coin has been issued under the International Program “The Kings of Football”.
This silver commemorative coin with nominal value Dram 100, issued by the Central Bank of Armenia, is dedicated to Michel Platini. The coin has been issued under the International Numismatic Program “The Kings of Football”. Michel Platini (born 21 June, 1955) is a French football player. In 1972 he signed the first contract with the French football club “Nancy”. Platini also played for “Saint-Etienne”, “Juventus”, “Arsenal”, “Inter”, “Barcelona” and other popular clubs. In 1984 he won the European Cup. By versions of the “France Football” publication he was one of the best football players of the 20-th century. Platini is the only football player who has received the “Gold ball” award 3 years in a row (in 1983, 1984 and 1985). Platini was selected as president of UEFA on 26 January, 2007. FIFA included him in the list of 100 best-ever football players.
Nominal value 100 dram
Metal silver (Ag) 9250
Shape round
Quality proof
Weight 28,28
Diameter 38,61
Decorative elements pad printing on reverse side
Edge plain
Issue quantity up to 20.000 pcs
In the central part of the coin there is the logo of the “Kings of Football” series. On the edge of the coin there is an inscription „Republic of Armenia” in Armenian (at the top) and English (at the bottom). Under the series logo there is the face value of the coin – 100 drams (inscription in Armenian). Below there is the year of issue (2011) in the centre of which there is the emblem of the Republic of Armenia.
In the central part of the coin there is the image of player’s bust. In the upper part there is a semicircular inscription “Michel Platini” in the lower one there is player’s hand signature. In the background there is a ball leaving behind a trail in the colors of a France flag.
Source of information: Central Bank of Armenia