The Pomegranate, 500 Drams

The pomegranate - the fruit of the tree of life.

A new coin by the Mint of Poland depicts the pomegranate – the immemorial symbol of beauty, longevity, health and wisdom.

The coin was struck at a very low mintage of up to 5,000 pieces, from  9999 pure gold in proof quality.
The coin is offered  in an attractive case with a certificate of authenticity, guaranteed by the Mint of Poland.

AN EXCELLENT IDEA FOR A GIFT AND A GREAT INVESTMENT

Obverse:
In the central part of the coin the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia. Below the coat of arms the year of issue – 2011, and the face value – 500 Dram, transcribed in the Armenian language. Along the rim, in the upper part of the coin, a semi-circular inscription in Armenian: Republic of Armenia; at the bottom the name of the issuing authority in English.

Reverse:
In the central part the image of a pomegranate. Above it semi-circular inscriptions with the name of the fruit in Armenian and Latin, PUNICA GRANATUM. Around it, along the rim of the coin, a floral ornament.

The pomegranate is found across numerous cultural and religious contexts. In Christianity the fruit symbolizes hope, and Buddhism sees it as one of the “blessed fruits”. The Greek and Persian myths often referred to the pomegranate as a symbol of life, regeneration and marriage. The ancient Chinese believed that the fruit arils symbolized longevity and immortality. The health benefits of the fruit are also many – eating it helps improve the immune system, works miracles on cardiopathic patients, while contributing to the slowing of the aging process.