Armenia 100 drams Hamo Beknazaryan 125 Birth Anniversary color silver coin 2017

Armenia 100 Dram “Hamo Beknazaryan – 125th Birth Anniversary”, 2017, is a silver commemorative coin celebrating the legendary Armenian actor, film director and founder of Armenian national cinema. Born in 1892, Hamo Beknazaryan made history as one of the first Armenian film stars and later became a director whose works, such as Pepo (1935), are recognized as milestones in Soviet and Armenian cinema.
The obverse presents a finely engraved portrait of Beknazaryan with a calm, reflective expression. To the left runs his name in Armenian and English, while at the bottom, a detailed film camera projects a beam inscribed with “125th Anniversary.” The polished fields and frosted relief create a striking proof effect.
On the reverse, a colorful composition recalls scenes from Beknazaryan’s filmography. A standing figure in traditional costume with a basket, alongside a solemn female face, symbolize his cinematic characters. A stylized film reel decorates the upper right, while inscriptions include “Republic of Armenia,” the year 2017, and the denomination “100 Dram.” The imagery unites classic Armenian culture and the art of cinema in a vivid, theatrical manner.
Struck in silver with proof quality and enhanced by selective color application, this coin is part of a series honoring great Armenian cultural figures. It is a remarkable tribute to the man who laid the foundations of Armenian cinema, making it a prized addition for collectors of silver commemoratives, film-themed coins, and cultural heritage issues.
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