{"id":250966,"date":"2023-06-20T10:08:57","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T10:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armbanks.am\/2023\/06\/20\/250966\/"},"modified":"2023-06-20T10:08:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T10:08:57","slug":"armenian-central-bank-introduces-new-collector-coins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armbanks.am\/en\/2023\/06\/20\/250966\/","title":{"rendered":"Armenian Central\u00a0Bank introduces new collector coins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

YEREVAN, June 20, \/ARKA\/. <\/strong>Armenia’s Central Bank has put today into circulation three collector coins- \u201c100th Anniversary of Foundation of Armenian Cinema\u201d, \u201c100th Anniversary of Hagop Hagopian\u2019s Birth\u201d and \u201cArarat-73 \u2013 50th Anniversary of Golden Double\u201d silver collector coins into circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collector coin dedicated to the 100th anniversary of foundation of Armenian cinema.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 There were individual Armenians who, since the 1910s, had attempted to shoot Armenian films in different countries of the world. On April 16, 1923, the government of Soviet Armenia founded the Petkino (State Cinema), later renamed as \u201cHaykino\u201d, \u201cHayfilm\u201d (\u201cArmenkino\u201d, \u201cArmenfilm\u201d). This is how the history of Armenian cinematography began. In 1926, Hamo Beknazaryan, the founder of homegrown cinema, made the first silent feature film, \u201cNamus\u201d, and in 1935, the first Armenian sound film, \u201cPepo\u201d. In 1938, by the film \u201cThe Dog and the Cat\u201d, Lev Atamanov founded the Armenian animated cinema; in 1954, the first Armenian color film \u201cThe Secret of the Mountain Lake\u201d was shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The film production really started off in the 1950-60s as many memorable films were shot, including \u201cThe Song of the First Love\u201d (directors: Yuri Yerznkyan and Laert Vagharshyan), \u201cWhat\u2019s All the Noise of the River about\u201d (director: Grigor Melik-Avagyan), \u201cTzhvzhik\u201d (director: Arman Manaryan), \u201cThe Boys of the Orchestra\u201d (directors: Henrik Malyan and Henrik Margaryan), etc, in which Hrachya Nersisyan, Avet Avetisyan, Vagharsh Vagharshyan, Khoren Abrahamyan, Varduhi Varderesyan, Metaqsya Simonyan, Mher Mkrtchyan, Sos Sargsyan, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan and other actors shone with all their mastery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Cannes in 1965, Henrik Margaryan’s film \u201cThe Priest\u2019s Promise\u201d was included for the first time in the short film program of the festival, and \u201cHello, It\u2019s Me\u201d by Frunze Dovlatyan was included in competition section in 1966. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were many feature, animated and documentary films shot in the 1970-80s. Sergei Parajanov (\u201cThe Color of Pomegranates\u201d), who was considered a cinema innovator with his unique worldview, and Artavazd Peleshyan (with his epic films using virtuoso editing and addressing national and universal themes), came to international fame and stood out in the world cinematography with a unique style. Robert Sahakyants’ films were widely recognized in the animation genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1985, Albert Mkrtchyan\u2019s film \u201cThe Tango of Our Childhood\u201d was presented at the Venice International Film Festival, and the film\u2019s leading actress Galya Novents won a special jury award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the independence period since 1990s, the Armenian cinema continued with some ups and downs. Private studios opened up and production volumes increased. By decision N 1110 as of July 20, 2006 of the Government of the Republic of Armenia “Hayfilm” film studio named after H. Beknazaryan was renamed to the \u201cNational Cinema Center of Armenia\u201d, which is an organization implementing state cultural policy in the field of cinematography. The National Cinema Center of Armenia has largely contributed to production, promotion and development of the Armenian cinematography, and the newly emerged generation of directors endevours to expand the creative horizons of Armenian cinema while looking to hold best traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 100-year history of Armenian cinematography has created more than 700 feature films, about 2500 documentary, factual documentary and nearly 300 animated films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obverse: the logotypes of \u201cHaykino\u201d and \u201cHayfilm\u201d studios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse: the stylized images of a film strip and \u0430 projector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designers: Lusine Lalayan (obverse), Eduard Kurghinyan (reverse).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The coin is minted at the Mint of Poland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical specification<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Face value                   1000 dram<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metal\/fineness             silver 9250<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight                        33,6 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diameter                                 40,0 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality                                    proof<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edge                            ribbed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quantity of issue         200 pcs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year of issue               2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collector coin dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Hagop Hagopian\u2019s birth<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hagop Hagopian (1923-2013) is a painter, sculptor, People’s Artist of the Armenian SSR (1977), a correspondent member of Academy of Fine Arts of the USSR (1988), an active member of Academy of Fine Arts of the Russian Federation (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hagopian was born in Alexandria (Egypt); studied at the Melqonian College in Cyprus (1934-1941), the Cairo Academy of Fine Arts (1944-1947) and the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere in Paris (1952-1954).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hagopian’s early works are primarily still lifes and thematic paintings, which emphasize the feeling of sadness and loneliness (\u201cWoman in the Kitchen\u201d (1959), \u201cGarlic\u201d (1961), \u201cSorrow\u201d (1961), \u201cTailor\u201d (1962), \u201cMan and Plant\u201d (1963), etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1962, Hagopian settled in Armenia where he developed his art to embrace new vital nuances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He depicted Armenia the way he perceived it – with colors appearing not vividly but clear and restrained, harmonious and balanced. A love so infinite for Mother Nature gave birth to \u201cSpring\u201d (1969), \u201cSerenity\u201d (1971), \u201cBeside the Canal\u201d (1972), \u201cSevan Shore\u201d (1991) and other paintings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with paintings, the intense imagination of the artist helped creating unique sculptures by putting different parts of various metallic tools together. One of the metallic sculptures called \u201cFamily\u201d (1989) stands on the slope of Mount Aragats. Hagopian\u2019s intended monument \u2013 the blessing hand of Gregory the Illuminator \u2013 embellishes the road to Etchmiadzin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The geography of Hagopian\u2019s solo exhibitions is widespread: Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Tallinn, Tartu, Riga, Vilnius, Odessa, Lviv, Kiev, Tbilisi, Rostov-on-Don, Stavropol, Novorossiysk, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Paris, Nicosia, Helsinki, Beirut, Pasadena, and elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rewards, Hagop Hagopian earned, include the state awards of the Armenian SSR (1977) and of the USSR (1985), the \u201cHayastan\u201d All-Armenian Fund Award (1994), the Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots (1996), the Order of St. Sahak-St. Mesrop of the Armenian Apostolic Church (2003), the Honorary Citizen of Yerevan (2001), the Award of the President of the Republic of Armenia (2013, posthumous).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Gallery of Armenia boasts a significant part of the great artist\u2019s creative heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obverse: Hagop Hagopian\u2019s \u201cMan and Plant\u201d painting (1963).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse: Hagop Hagopian in his studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The coin is minted at the Mint of Poland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical specifications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Face value                               100 dram<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metal\/fineness             silver 9250<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight                                    28,28 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Size                                                    28,0 x 40,0 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality                                               BU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edge                            even<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quantity of issue                    250 pcs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year of issue                          2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collector coin dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the golden double of \u201cArarat\u201d football team<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cArarat\u201d football team of Yerevan was created in 1935 (in 1935-1937 and 1954-1962 the team was called \u201cSpartak\u201d, in 1937-1954 \u2013 \u201cDynamo\u201d, and starting 1963 \u2013 \u201cArarat\u201d). The team participated in a great number of All-Union and international football matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1973 was stellar for \u201cArarat\u201d. It was when the team led by the coach Nikita Simonyan won both the USSR Cup and the title of the USSR Champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On October 10, 1973 \u201cArarat\u201d defeated Dynamo Kiev 2:1 in the final game of the USSR Football Cup in Moscow and won the Cup. It was Levon Ishtoyan, the forward of the team, who scored the two winning goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days after the victory, there was another match between \u201cArarat\u201d and \u201cZenith\u201d of Leningrad taking place at the stadium \u201cHrazdan\u201d in Yerevan, where thanks to the spectacular goals of Hovhannes Zanazanyan, the captain of \u201cArarat\u201d, and Eduard Margarov \u201cArarat\u201d won the game 3:2 and took the title of the USSR Champion, thus making a golden double.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The double achievement of \u201cArarat\u201d called as \u201cArmenian football boom\u201d became one of the bright pages of the Soviet sports. The leading team of Armenia rose atop the pedestal of honor due to excellent physical training of the players, sportsmanship, technical mastery, high morale, strong will and team spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even today – 50 years later – the excitement of the glorious victory of \u201cArarat-73\u201d has not faded in the memories of Armenian football fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2013 twelve veterans of \u201cArarat-73\u201d were awarded the 1st degree medal \u201cFor Services to the Homeland\u201d for their significant contribution to the development of Armenian football and brilliant sport achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A monument immortalizing the victories of \u201cArarat-73\u201d (sculptor: V. Hambardzumyan, 2013) is installed in Agarak village of Aragatsotn region; a statuary to the players and coaches of the team embellishes the place adjacent to the stadium \u201cHrazdan\u201d in Yerevan (author: T. Barseghyan; head of the sculptors\u2019 group: A. Samvelyan, 2016).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obverse: the \u201cArarat\u201d football team emblem (1973).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse: the USSR Cup, Medal of the USSR Top League Champion (1973).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designer: Vardan Vardanyan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The coin is minted at the Mint of Poland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical spesification<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Face value                              1000 dram<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metal\/fineness             silver 9250<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight                                    33.6 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diameter                                             40.0 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality                                               proof<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edge                            ribbed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quantity of issue                    400 pcs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year of issue                          2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notice:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collector coins are made of precious metals and are issued to present to the society the national, international, historical and cultural, spiritual and other values of the country, to immortalize these values in the metal and to meet the demands of the numismatic market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like any other currency the collector coins have face value which makes them the means of payment. However, the face value of these coins is much lower that their cost price which includes the cost of the precious metal used for manufacturing of the coin, mintage and other expenses. Low face value and high cost price allow these coins to be considered as the items of collection and not the means of payment used in money circulation. The collector coins have also the sale price set by the Central Bank of Armenia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the items of collection the collector coins are issued in very restricted quantities and are not reissued. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Numismatists, collectors and all interested persons can buy the Armenian collector coins in the sales salon \u201cNumismatist?\u201d which is in the building of the Central Bank of Armenia and is open for everyone. -0-<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Armenia’s Central Bank has put today into circulation three collector coins- \u201c100th Anniversary of Foundation of Armenian Cinema\u201d, \u201c100th Anniversary of Hagop Hagopian\u2019s Birth\u201d and \u201cArarat-73 \u2013 50th Anniversary of Golden Double\u201d silver collector coins into circulation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":204052,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","tstyn_error":""},"categories":[9214,9216],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-250966","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-banks-en-en","8":"category-news"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/armbanks.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/250966","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/armbanks.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/armbanks.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armbanks.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armbanks.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=250966"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/armbanks.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/250966\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armbanks.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/204052"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/armbanks.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=250966"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armbanks.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=250966"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/armbanks.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=250966"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}