100 dram 1998 — Armenia ( Pick: 42 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 dram issued in Armenia in 1998. It is cataloged under Pick number 42.
The front side design features Victor Hambartsumyan, a map of the solar system, and the Byurakan Observatory. The note is printed on paper, showcasing light and dark blue colors on a multicolor underprint. The dimensions of the banknote are 122 x 65 mm. It is signed by Tigran Sargsyan (Governor) and Edward Sandoyan (Finance Minister).
Details regarding the amount produced or specific series identification are not specified. The TDLR printing office produced this banknote without an imprint.
The front side design features Victor Hambartsumyan, a map of the solar system, and the Byurakan Observatory. The note is printed on paper, showcasing light and dark blue colors on a multicolor underprint. The dimensions of the banknote are 122 x 65 mm. It is signed by Tigran Sargsyan (Governor) and Edward Sandoyan (Finance Minister).
Details regarding the amount produced or specific series identification are not specified. The TDLR printing office produced this banknote without an imprint.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Tigran Sargsyan (Governor), Edward Sandoyan (Finance Minister)
- Date of issue
- 1998
- Printing office
- TDLR (without imprint)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Light and dark blue on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 122 x 65 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 42
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Armenia issued the 100 dram banknote on November 23, 1998, as part of its second series of banknotes introduced that year. This series aimed to enhance the security and durability of Armenian currency.
The obverse features a portrait of Armenian astrophysicist Victor Hambartsumyan (1908–1996), accompanied by a depiction of the solar system. The reverse showcases the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory building and a telescope. The banknote measures 122 x 65 mm and was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd.
