This gold commemorative coin depicting Leo has been issued by the Central Bank of Armenia under the International Program “The Signs of Zodiac”.
Leo is the fifth sign of Zodiac, a northern constellation between Cancer and Virgo. The sign of Leo stems from the first of the 12 Trials of Heracles. Leo represents the Lion of Nemea, who could not be defeated by any weapon. Heracles eventually battled the lion hand by hand (or paw) and strangled the lion to death. In remembrance of the grand battle, Zeus placed the Lion of Nemea amongst the stars. The astrological period called Leo takes the period from July 23 to August 23.
The coin issued with colored inks.