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New Armenian coin The Cross with the Relics of Saint George

Wed, 2016-12-28 10:13 — ehobbex
New Armenian coin The Cross with the Relics of Saint George

The Central Bank of Armenia issued a silver commemorative coin The Cross with the Relics of Saint George.

There are great many myths and legends about St George. The legends tell of St George as the dragon fighter. He is usually depicted as seated on a horse, with a spear piercing the dragon. This is a good symbol of the fight and triumph of Christianity over the evil.
The church of St George was built on the island Lim in Lake Van in early 14th century. This is where holy relics of canonized St George the Warrior, were kept. In 1746 the relics were buried in a silver cross-shaped reliquary with colorful stones. It is remarkable for its originality and delicately gilded ornaments.
 
The Cross with the Relics of St George is a brilliant expression of Armenian culture and it has surely enriched the heritage of silver smithery in the world.
 

The design of the coin is developed with the support of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.

Obverse: 
the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia.
 
Reverse: 
Cross with the Relics of St George.

Technical characteristics of the coin: mintage 2500 pcs, the face value is 1000 drams. The coin is made of 925 fine silver; the size is 27.0х47.0 mm and weight 25 grams.

Minted in the 

Source of information: Central Bank of Armenia www.cba.am