The Central Bank of Armenia is participating in the “Money Constellation – 2009” International Contest to be held in Russia, the CB Public Relations Department reports.
According to the report, the Armenian commemorative coins minted in 2008 will be presented in the following categories: Commemorative Coin of the Year – “XX Century Armenian Catholicoses” (gold), Gold Commemorative Coin of the Year – “William Saroyan-100” (gold), Silver Commemorative Coin of the Year “Armenian National Drams – 15 Years Old” (silver), Special Ideal Creation – “Victor Hanbardzoumyan – 100” (silver), Special Work of Art – “Opera and Ballet Theatre – 75 Years Old” (silver), Original Technology – “Lev Yashin” (silver).
The commemorative coin receiving the greatest number of votes as a result of the Internet voting will be awarded the “Viewers’ Sympathy” prize.