ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia put into circulation a silver commemorative coin entitled “35th Anniversary of the Republic of Armenia” on September 14, 2026. As noted in the statement by the CBA, the coin, with a face value of 5,000 drams, is made of 925 sterling silver. The sketches were designed by Eduard Kurginyan. The coin was minted at the Lithuanian Mint.
The coin weighs 168.1 g, its diameter is 63 mm, its quality is proof, and its edge is smooth/numbered. The coin was issued in a mintage of 300 pieces.
The coat of arms of Armenia is depicted in the center of the obverse, with the face value “5,000 drams” beneath it, framed by Armenian ornamentation.
The reverse of the coin depicts the building of the National Assembly (architect: M. Grigoryan, 1950), a stylized tricolor, the inscription “35th ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA,” and lines from the RA anthem “Our Fatherland” (lyrics by M. Nalbandyan, music by B. Kanachyan): “...May Armenia always be glorified.”
The Central Bank informs that commemorative coins are coins made of precious metals and issued to present to the public the country’s national, international, historical-cultural, spiritual and other values, immortalize them in metal, and satisfy demand in the numismatic market. Like all coins, commemorative coins have a face value, which defines them as legal tender. However, the face value of commemorative coins is considerably lower than their cost, which consists of the value of the precious metal used to make the coin, as well as production and other expenses. The low face value and high cost make it possible to view this type of coin not as a means of payment used in monetary circulation, but as a collectible item. Commemorative coins also have a selling price set by the Central Bank of the RA. As collectibles, commemorative coins are issued in strictly limited mintage and are not subject to reissue. Numismatists, collectors and anyone interested can purchase Armenian commemorative coins at the CBA’s <Numismatist> store - https://old.cba.am/am/SitePages/ncdramagetmarket.aspx.
The statement notes: “On September 21, 1991, the period of the Third Republic began in the history of Armenia. The symbols of statehood—the flag, coat of arms and anthem of the Republic of Armenia—were established. State awards were instituted: titles, orders and medals. On November 22, 1993, the national currency of the Republic of Armenia—the dram—was put into circulation. The establishment of an independent democratic state contributed to the preservation and strengthening of national self-awareness and traditions, as well as increased the role of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church in public life. One of the most important achievements of the period of independence was the formation of a national army as the defender of Armenian statehood. Today, Armenia is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Council of Europe, the World Trade Organization, the Eurasian Economic Union and other international organizations.”
