Caucasian Otter

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Caucasian Otter

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During the latter half of the twentieth century the preservation and the protection of the Earth's wildlife has become of great importance to all the countries of the world. The coins "Caucasian Otter" are included in a prestigious international coin collection featuring endangered and indigenous fauna and flora.

In Armenia the Caucasian Otter can be found in fresh water reservoirs and along river banks. Unfortunately, the number of Caucasian Otters in Armenia has rapidly decreased due to the reduced water level in Lake Sevan, water pollution, the reduction in the number of fish and the increase in poaching. The Caucasian Otter is preserved by the Government and is registered in the Armenian Red Book.

Obverse: the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia.

Reverse: an image of the Caucasian otter.

Designer: Ruben Arutchyan.

The coin are minted at The Royal Mint, Great Britain.

Face value	100 dram
Metal/fineness	silver 925/copper, nickel
Weight	28.28 g
Diameter	38.61 mm
Quality	proof/uncirculated
Edge	ribbed
Quantity of issue	up to 15 000 pcs/up to 50 000 pcs
In circulation since	17.12.1997