Armenia 20,000 Dram Banknote (2012) | Martiros Saryan
Country: Armenia
Issuer: Central Bank of Armenia
Year: 2012
Denomination: 20,000 Dram
Currency: Dram (AMD)
Composition: Paper
Size: 155 × 72 mm
Printer: De La Rue, UK
Condition: UNC (Uncirculated)
Obverse:
- Features a portrait of Martiros Saryan (1880–1972), one of Armenia’s most renowned painters.
- Serial number (e.g., ԴԲ11653797) in both Armenian and Latin scripts.
- Denomination “20000” printed in multiple locations.
- Official seals and signatures of Arthur Javadyan (Governor) and Vache Gabrielyan (Finance Minister).
- Texts in Armenian and English, including “CENTRAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA”.
Reverse:
- Displays a fragment from Martiros Saryan’s famous painting "Armenia", showcasing the country's vibrant landscapes.
- Denomination "ՔՍԱՆ ՀԱԶԱՐ ԴՐԱՄ" (Twenty Thousand Drams) prominently featured.
- Issuer name repeated in Armenian and English.
Additional Information:
- Introduced on June 25, 2012.
- Series prefix: ԴԲ (DB).
- Printed by De La Rue, a world-renowned banknote printing company based in the UK.
- A sought-after collectible banknote, especially in UNC (Uncirculated) condition.
