Armenia 5000 dram First Pan Armenian Games Sports Olympic Rings silver coin 1999

The Armenian 5000 dram silver coin issued in 1999 celebrates the First Pan-Armenian Games, a historic sports event that united Armenians from around the globe. The games were first held in Yerevan, bringing together athletes of Armenian descent from different countries to strengthen cultural ties and national identity through sports. The reverse of the coin presents a dynamic design: the Olympic-style five rings with an additional sixth ring symbolizing unity, accompanied by a stylized flame — the eternal emblem of competition and spirit. Around the edge is the bilingual inscription “First Pan-Armenian Games.” The obverse displays the national coat of arms of Armenia with an eagle and lion supporting a richly detailed heraldic shield featuring Mount Ararat, Noah’s Ark, a sword, a lion, an eagle, and a wheat ear. The denomination “5000 dram” and year of issue, 1999, complete the composition. Struck in proof silver, this coin is a tribute to Armenian unity, sporting achievements, and cultural pride, making it a meaningful collectible for sports and history enthusiasts.
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