1992. Independence Day.

The first postal emission of the Republic of Armenia. The emission is dedicated to the proclamation of the first independent Armenian republic on May 28.
    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
    Perf 133/4, (31.75/31.75), Offset


1-3. The three colours of the State Flag of the Republic of Armenia, mountain Ararat
Cat. No Value (Dram) Mint (USD) Used (USD)
h1. 0.20 0.05 0.05
h2. 2.00 0.35 0.15
h3. 5.00 0.85 0,6
Set of 3 1,15 0.8
First Day Cover 3,15 N/A

View: 4. An eagle in the colours of the State Flag, Ararat mountain

First Day Cover: An eagle in the colours of th State Flag, mount Ararat
Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
Quantity: 20.000

1992. XXV Olympic Games in Barcelona.

The emission is dedicated to the XXV Summer Olympiad held in Barcelona. Some of the most popular and traditionally advanced sports in Armenia are presented: ancient boxing, boxing, weightlifting, gymnastics. As a symbol of Greek and ancient origin of the olympic games, the Armenian king Varazdat is pictured: the winner in pancratium of arguably the last olympic games in ancient Greece.

View: 6-9. Ancient boxing, boxing, weightlifting, gymnastics

    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian, Karen Aghamian
    Perf 14, (28.45/42.58), Offset

    h6. 0.40 0.05 0.05
    h7. 3.60 0.20 0.05
    h8. 5.00 0.30 0.2
    h9. 12.00 0.70 0.45
    Set of 4 1.1 0.75
    First Day Cover 2.2 N/A

First Day Cover: The Symbol of the XXV Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona

Quantity: 4x100.000

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1993. From the history of Armenian culture.
   
Arts and culture always had a definitive role in Armenian history. The first in the world to adopt Christianity as a state religion, the Armenian people created a culture that is permeated with the Christian ideology.
    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
    Perf 13 3/4:14, (29.00/47.00), Offset
View: 17-20. Set of 4
17. Khachkar. X c., Makenis
18. Gospel. 1295
19. Bas-relief. XIII c., Gandzasar
20. Gloriuos Mother of God. XVIII c.
     
    h17.  0.40  0.05  0.05
    h18.  0.80  0.10  0.1
    h19.  3.60  0.40  0.25
    h20.  5.00  0.55  0.35
    Set of 4  1.15  0.75 
    First Day Cover  2.15  N/A
First Day Cover: Bas-relief. XIII c., Gandzasar
Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian

Miniature Sheet 2
"David of Sassoun", author Hakob Kojoian (created in 1922, kept in the National Galery of Armenia). The picture depicts 36 episodes from the epic "David of Sassoun", where in the image of David of Sassoun all the best qualities of the epic heroes of the Armenian people are concentrated.

 Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
Perf 14:13 3/4, (93/74). Offset

 View: 21. "David of Sassoun". 1922, Hakob Kojoian

First Day Cover: Bas-relief. XIII c., Gandzasar
Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
Quantity: 4x100.000, 20.000
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1993. "YEREVAN`93" International Philatelic Exhibition.

The temple Garni is founded in second part of I century on the territory of Garny fortress and devoted to the god of Sun-Mihr. Has well decorated facade by the motives of prochristianity mythology.

View: 28. Heathen temple of Garni, Ic.
First Day Cover: Drawing of the pagan temple of Garni
Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
Quantity: 200.000, 2.500, 50.000

1994. Treasures of Etchmiadzin.

The Holy Etchmiadzin-Armenian religious centre, the first Christianity Cathedral Church of Armenia (303).
The religious-history museum, were collected religious and art s treasures is in complecs of Holy Etchmiadzin.
     Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian 
    Perf 14 1/2, (27.94/44.45), Offset
View: 33-37. Set of 5
33. The Saviour of All of Havuts Tar. IX c. 
34. Reliquary. Holy Cross of Khotakerats. 1300
35. Cross with the Right Hand of St.Karapet.XIVc.
36. Reliquary-arm of St. Thaddeus. XVII c.
37. Vessel for Chrism. 1815
     
    h33.  3.00  0.05  0.01 
    h34.  5.00  0.05  0.04
    h35.  12.00  0.1  0.05 
    h36.  30.00  0.25  0.2 
    h37.  50.00  0.45  0.3 
    Set of 5  0.9  0.6 
    First Day Cover  1.8
Quantity: 4x100.000

1994. 1700th Anniversary of the Adoption of Christianity in Armenia (301-2001), (I issue).

In 2001 Armenia will celebrate the 1700th anniversery of the adoption of Christianity as a state religion. A comlex project " Christianity in Armenia", which had its first emission in 1994, honors this this event. the emission pictures historical masterpieces epitomizing Christianity.
     Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
    Perf 14:14 3/4, h47, h50, h51 (24.13/40.64), h48, h49 (48.26/40.64) , Offset
View: 47-51. Set of 5
47. Cross. X-XI c., Gospel 
48. Kings Abgar and Trdat. 1836, Mkrtoum Hovnatanian
49. Apostles St. Bartholomew and St. Thaddeus, 1780, Hovnatan Hovnatanian
50. St. Gregory the Illuminator. The second half of XVIII c
51. Baptism of the Armenian People. 1892, Hovhannes Aivazovsky 
     
    h47.  60.00  0.25  0.2
    h48.  70.00  0.3  0.2
    h49.  70.00  0.3  0.2
    h50.  80.00  0.35  0.3
    h51.  90.00  0.40  0.3
    Set of 5  1.7  1.2
    First Day Cover
       (h47, h50, h51) 1.25
       (h48, h49) 1.25

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52. St. Etchmiadzin and Khor Virap cloister against the background of the mountain Ararat
First Day Cover: St. Etchmiadzin and Khor Virap cloister against the background
of the mountain Ararat 
Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
Quantity: 5x150.000, 30.000

1994. In Memory of the Catholicos of All Armenians VazgenI (1908-1994).

 Vazgen I (1908-1994) ( the 130th Patriarch) Catholicos of al Armenians (1955-1994). Has authored a number of Armonological studies. In recognition of his contribution to the peace process has been endowed with the World Peace Council Joliot-Curie Prize (1962) and the Gold Medal of the Soviet Peace Protection Committee (1968), The Badge of honor (1968), Friendship of Peoples (1978), and the Romanian " Star of the Republic" (1952) Orders

View: 46. Vazgen I, the Catholicos of All Armenians
First Day Cover: The Patriarchal Vestments 
Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
Quantity: 150.000

1994. 1700th Anniversary of the Adoption of Christianity in Armenia (301-2001) (II issue).

This emmission is a tribute to the capital of Armenia-Yerevan, the site of the "Armenia-01" International Philatelic Exhibition in 2001. The cuneiformmessage of king Argishti attests that Yerevan (Erebouni) was founded in 783 BC. Many people maintain that Yerevan is one of the most beautiful cities in the CIS context. It has a fascinating character, boasts unigue architectural solutions and pursues modern urbanization trends.
    Designer: David Arazyan.
    Perf 14 3/4:14, h73-h75 (40.64/24.13), h76, h77 (60.96/24.13), Offset 
View: 73-77. Set of 5
73. Yerevan. Brandy distillery and wine cellars
74. Yerevan. Abovian Street
75. Yerevan. Sport and concert complex
76. Yerevan. Bagramian avenue
77. Yerevan. Republic square
     
    h73.  60.00  0.3  0.2
    h74.  80.00  0.35  0.25
    h75.  90.00  0.4  0.3
    h76.  100.00  0.4  0.3
    h77.  120.00  0.5  0.4
    Set of 5  1.95  1.45 
    First Day Cover
        (h73, h74, h75) 1.25
        (h76, h77) 1.25

     

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View: 78. Panoramic view of Yerevan on the background of mountain Ararat
First Day Cover: Panoramic view of Yerevan on the background of mountain Ararat
Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
Quantity: 5x150.000, 30.000

1996. The 32nd World Chess Olympiad, Yerevan.

    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
    Perf 13 3/4, (31.75/31.75), Offset

View: 100-103. Set of 4
100. Position: Petrosian-Botvinnik. World Championship Match, Moscow, 1963
101. Position: Kasparov-Karpov World Championship Match, Leningrad, 1986
102. Position: G. Kasparian. Competition of the "Shakhmativ SSSR" monthly, first prize, 1939
103. Logo of the 32nd Chess Olympiad

    h100. 40.00 0.15 0.11
    Imperforate 3.5 8 N/A
    h101. 40.00 0.15 0.11
    Imperforate 3.5 8 N/A
    h102. 40.00 0.15 0.11
    Imperforate 3.5 8 N/A
    h103. 40.00 0.15 0.11
    Imperforate 3.5 8 N/A
    Set of 4 0.60 0.45
    Set of 4 (imperforate) 32 32 N/A
    First Day Cover 1.65 N/A

First Day Cover: Logo of the 32nd Chess Olympiad
Designer:Haroutiun Samuelian

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Quantity: 4x50.000, 4x5.000

1996. The 32nd World Chess Olympiad, Yerevan.

First Day Cover: Sculpter of David of Sassoun and stylilzed chess-board
Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
Quantity: 20.000

1996. Tigran Petrosian, the Ninth World Chess Champion.

Tigran Petrosian (1929-19 ), Armenian Soviet Chessplayer. USSR and International Chessmaster. Chess Champion of Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic, Chess Champion of Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic, Chess Champion of the world.

104.Tigran Petrosian and the Tigran Petrosian Chess house in Yerevan

First Day Cover: Tigran Petrosian
Designer:Haroutiun Samuelian
Quantity: 40.000, 4.000

1996. Capra Aegagrus Aegagrus (WWF).

Capra Aegagrus Aegagrus is listed in the Armenian Red Data Book. Smal in numbers.

    Designer: Garegin Martirosyan
    Perf 14 3/4:14, (40.64/24.13), Offset

View: 105-108.Capra Aegagrus Aegagrus

    h105. 70.00 0.2 0.18
    h106. 100.00 0.25 0.25
    h107. 130.00 0.3 0.3
    h108. 350.00 0.9 0.9
    Set of 4 1.65 1.63
    Firs Day Cover 3
First Day Cover: Capra Aegagrus Aegagrus
Designer: Garegin Martirosyan
Quantity: 80.000
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Quantity: 10.000 Quantity: 10.000

28 May 1997. The National Gallery of Armenia (I issue).

The first issue from the series "From the Museums of Armenia" - "The National Gallery of Armenia" represents the marvelous canvases of Armenia painters.
 
 
118. Gevond Bashinjagian (1857-1925). Countryside
119. Eghishe Tadevossian (1870-1936). One of my dreams
120. Hakob Hovnatanian (1806-1881). Portrait of Natalia Tehumian
121. Vardges Sureniants (1880-1921). Salome
 
 
    Desiner: Haroutiun Samuelian
    Perf 14:14 3/4 (24.13/40.64), 14 3/4:14 (40.64/24.13), Offset
     
     
    Cat. No Value (Dram) Mint (USD) Used (USD)
    h118.  150.00  0.35  0.32 
    h119.  150.00  0.35  0.32 
    h120.  150.00  0.35  0.32 
    h121.  150.00  0.35  0.32 
    Set of 4 1.40  1.25 
    First day cover 2.50 
Quantity: 4x100.000

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120
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20 February 1998. 10-TH ANNIVERSARY OF KARABAKH MOVEMENT

136. Soaring eagle, demonstrators with streaming flag

Quantity: 50.000

1998. WORLD FOOTBALL CUP COMPETITION

h 141. The ball on the background of the Eiffel tower and stadium.

1998. EUROPA. NATIONAL DAYS. TRNDEZ AND ASCENSION

h 142. Young couple jumping over the bonfire.
h 143. Young girls taking part in the traditional ceremonies.

    Designer: Rouben Ghevondyan
    Perf 14:14 3/4 (24.13/40.64), 14 3/4:14 (40.64/24.13), Offset
    Sizes: 24.13x40.64; 40.64x24.13mm

    h142. 170.00 0.50 0.40
    h143. 250.00 0.65 0.55
    Set of 2 1.15 0.95
    First day cover 1.95


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1998. FLORA AND FAUNA OF ARMENIA (IV ISSUE). BUTTERFLIES

h 144. Papilio alexanor
h 145. Rethera komarovi

    Designer: Hasmik Avetisyan
    Perf 14:14 3/4 (24.13/40.64), 14 3/4:14 (40.64/24.13), Offset
    Sizes: 24.13x40.64; 40.64x24.13mm

    h144. 170.00 0.45 0.35
    h145. 250.00 0.60 0.50
    Set of 2 1.05 0.85
    First day cover 1.85


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1998 . THE 1700TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADOPTION OF CHRISTIANITY IN ARMENIA (301-2001), (V ISSUE).

M/S10
Milan. St. Forty Children's church 1958.
London. St. Sargis church 1923.
New York. St. Vardan Cathedral 1968.
Paris. St.Hovannes Cathedral 1902.
Buenos Aires. St.Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral 1938.

1998. MINERALS OF ARMENIA.

154. Pyrite
155. Agate
    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
    Perf 14 3/4:13 3/4 (40.64/24.13), Offset

    154 170.00 0.45 0.35
    155 250.00 0.65 0.50
    Set of 2 1.05 0.85
    First day cover 1.85
    154-155 SL 2000.00 5.00 5.00


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1998. ARMENIAN NATIONAL COSTUMES (I ISSUE). AYRARAT, VASPURAKAN.

h 146. Ayrarat
h 147. Vaspurakan

    Designer: Rouben Ghevondyan
    Perf 133/4:131/4, (26x36), Offset
    Sizes: 26x36; 26x36mm

    h146. 170.00 0.45 0.35
    h147. 250.00 0.60 0.50
    Set of 2 1.05 0.85
    First day cover 1.85


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1998. 125th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF VALERY BRIUSOV.

156. The portrait of Valery Briusov (V. Maliutin 1913)
    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
    Perf 13 3/4:14 43 (24.13/40.64), Offset

    156 90.00 0.25 0.2
    First day cover 1.2


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1999. 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF SERGEI PARAJANOV

MS 11. On the stamp - the portrait of Sergei Parajanov. On margins - a fragment of The pomegranate's colour film and collage To the memory of Faberge
MS 11A. On the stamp - the portrait of Sergei Parajanov. On margins - a fragment of The pomegranate's colour film and collage To the memory of Faberge and logo of IBRA'99 Philatelic Exhibition
    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
    MS 74.00/56.00, Offset

    Cat. No Value (Dram) Mint (USD) Used (USD)
    MS 11 500.00 1.25 1.11
    First day cover 2.11

    MS 11A 500.00 1.25 1.11
    First day cover 2.11


1999. ARMENIAN NATIONAL COSTUMES (II issue).

158. Karin
159. Zangezour
    Designer: Rouben Ghevondyan
    Perf 13 3/4:13 13 (26/36), Offset

    158 170.00 0.45 0.38
    159 250.00 0.60 0.55
    Set of 2 1.05 0.93
    First day cover 1.93
    First Day Cover
    Designer: Rouben Ghevondyan


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159

1999. EUROPA. NATIONAL RESERVES.
 

160. Khosrov State reserve
161. Dilijan State Reserve
    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
    Perf 14 3/4:13 3/4 (40.64/24.13), Offset 
    160 170.00  0.45  0.38 
    161 250.00  0.60  0.55 
    Set of 2 1.05  0.93 
    First day cover 1.93 
    First Day Cover
    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
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161


1999. 50th ANNIVERSARY OF EUROPEAN COUNSIL FOUNDATION

    Designer: Suren Simonyan
    Perf. 133/4:131/4 (30.4/30mm), Offset

    h162 170.00 0.42 0.38
    First day cover 1.38


First Day Cover:
Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian

1999. THE NAVIGATION IN ARMENIAN CILICIAN KINGDOM
    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
    Perf 14 3/4:13 3/4 (40.64/24.13), Offset

    163 170.00 0.4 0.38
    164 250.00 0.60 0.55
    164A 250.00 0.60 0.55
    Set of 2 1.00 0.93
    First day cover 1.93
    First Day Cover
    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian


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164

1999. FLORA AND FAUNA OF ARMENIA (V issue)

165. Armenian gampr
166. Van cat
166A. Van cat (with logo)

    Designer: Albert Ketchyan
    Perf 13 3/4:13 3/4 (31.75/31.75), Offset

    165 170.00 0.4 0.38
    166 250.00 0.60 0.55
    166A 250.00 0.60 0.55
    Set of 2 1.00 0.93
    First day cover 1.93
    First Day Cover
    Designer: Albert Ketchyan


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166

1999. FIRST PAN-ARMENIAN GAMES

First Day Cover
Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian

1999. 1700-TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF CRISTIANITY AS STATE RELEGION IN ARMENIA (VI issue)

h168. St. Gregory the Illuminator Church. Cairo 1927
h169. St. Gregory the Illuminator Church. Singapore 1876
h170. St. Khach Church. Suchava XVc.
h171. St. Savior Church. Worcester 1891
h172. Church of the Holy Mother. Madras 1772
 First Day Cover
Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian

1999. 125th ANNIVERSARY OF UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION

    Designer: Hasmik Avetisyan
    Perf 14 3/4:13 3/4 (40.64/24.13), Offset

    h173 270.00 0.77 0.70
    First day cover 1.70

First Day Cover
Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian


21 February 2000. IN MEMORY OF THE MARTYRED SONS OF ARMENIA

On the 27th of October, 1999 in the National Assembly of Armenia politicians were killed as the result of an act of terrorism. They were the Speaker of the Parliament Karen Demirchyan, Prime Minister Vazgen Sargsyan, the deputy speakers of the Parliament Yuri Bakhshyan and Ruben Miroyan. The other victims were the Minister of Emergency situations and former Prime Minister of Karabakh Leonard Petrossyan as well as members of Parliament Armenak Armenakyan, Mikael Kotanyan and Henrik Abrahamyan.

174. Karen Demirchyan
175. Vazgen Sargsyan

Designer: Albert Kechyan
Perf 14 3/4:13 3/4 (40.64/24.13), Offset
MS 58/40mm, SL - 105/145mm

Cat. No Value (Dram) Mint (USD) Used (USD)
174 250.00 0.60 0.55 N/A
175 250.00 0.60 0.55 N/A
Set of 2 1.20 1.10
First day cover 41 2.10
First day cover 41.1 2.20
MS 14 540.00 1.32 1.20
SL174-175 2500.00 6.27 5.70 N/A


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23 May 2000. FLORA AND FAUNA OF ARMENIA (VI issue). Fishes

Salmo Ischchan gegarkuni is endemic to Lake Sevan. It is a medium sized fish with silver scales, big black, sometimes orange or light pink spots. Ischchan has 4 biotypes: S.i. ischchan, S.i. gegarkuni, S.i. anilewski, S.i. aestivalis. The gegarkuni has a sharp chin and fusiform body. By length reaches 40cm, weight 400-600gram.
Barbus goktschaicus is endemic to Lake Sevan. The fish has a fusiform body with black spots. The length varies between 8 to 30cm, weight is up to 500gram. There are two pairs of barbels around the mouth, the dorsal flipper has a stiff ray. It is hard to catch. These rare endangered species are included in the Red Book of Armenia.

176. Salmo ischchan gegarkuni
177. Barbus goktschaicus
    Designer: Albert Kechyan
    Perf 13 3/4 (31.5/31.9 mm), Offset

Cat. No Value (Dram) Mint (USD) Used (USD)
176 50.00 0.12 0.11
177 270.00 0.68 0.61
Set of 2 0.80 0.72
First day cover 42 1.72

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25 May 2000. ARMENIAN NATIONAL FAIRY TALES

The fairy tale is one of the principal folklore genres. It is an oral narrative involving magic, adventure, routine, history heroism and animals. Garegin Srvandztyan and others played a significant role in collecting and publishing Armenian folk tales.
The Children's Gallery of Armenia was founded in 1970.
It houses artwork by children from 110 countries of the world.

178. The Liar Hunter
179. The King and the Peddler
    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
    Perf 14 3/4:13 3/4 (40.64/24.13), Offset

    Cat. No Value (Dram) Mint (USD) Used (USD)
    178 70.00 0.18 0.16
    179 130.00 0.32 0.29
    Set of 2 0.50 0.45
    First day cover 43 1.45


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179

9 June 2000. EUROPA 2000

In 1992, after 69-year outage, the Republic of Armenia restarted to issue the postage stamps. The Republic of Armenia has been issuing EUROPA stamps since 1997.

180. Stars on the background of playing children
181. Stars on the background of playing children
    Designer: Jean Paul Cousin
    Perf. 13 3/4: 14 3/4: (24.13/40.64 mm), Offset

    Cat. No Value (Dram) Mint (USD) Used (USD)
    180 40.00 0.11 0.10
    181 500.00 1.21 1.10
    Set of 2 1.32 1.20
    First day cover 44 2.20

    First Day Cover:
    Designer: Albert Kechyan


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10 July 2000. 1700th ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF CHRISTIANITY AS STATE RELIGION IN ARMENIA (301-2001) (VII issue)

The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of ancient Christian churches. It is called Apostolic since according to history it was founded in the first century A.D. owing to preaching of apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew. During 293-301 the Christianity was spread in the kingdom of Great Hayk through the efforts of king Trdat and Gregory the Illuminator. In 301 Christianity was officially proclaimed a state religion of Armenia.

182. St.Gayane Church. Vagharshapat, 630
183. Etchmiadzin Cathedral. Vagharshapat, 301-303
184. Church of the Holy Mother. Khor Virap, XVII c.
185. St.Shoghakat Church. Vagharshapat 1694
186. St.Hripsime Church. Vagharshapat, 618

    Designer: Albert Kechyan
    Perf. 13 1/4: 13 3/4: (121.9/65.6 mm), Offset

    Cat. No Value (Dram) Mint (USD) Used (USD)
    MS 15 350.00 0.88 0.80
    First day cover 45 1.80

    First Day Cover:
    Designer: Albert Kechyan


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11 July 2000. XXVII OLYMPIC GAMES, SYDNEY 2000

The National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Armenia was founded in 1990. In September, 24, 1993 it became the full member of International Olympic Committee. At the XXVII Summer Olympic Games to be hold in Sydney Armenia will participate in more than 10 kinds of sport.

187. Basketball
188. Tennis
189. Weightlifting
    Designer: Garegin Martirossyan
    Perf. 13 1/4: 13 3/4: (31.5/31.9 mm), Offset

    Cat. No Value (Dram) Mint (USD) Used (USD)
    187 10.00 0.02 0.02
    188 30.00 0.07 0.06
    189 500.00 1.23 1.20
    Set of 3 1.32 1.20
    First day cover 46 2.20

    First Day Cover:
    Designer: Garegin Martirossyan


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2000. MINERALS OF ARMENIA (II issue)

Quartz is widely available in nature. Its crystals have the form of an extended prism. The colour is diverse: colourless, white and gray.
Quartz sands are important in manufacture of glass and ceramics.
Transparent and coloured crystals are used in jewellery.
Molybdenite is a mineral of the sulfid class.
It forms prismatic and barrel-shaped crystals. The colour is light-blue-grey, with a metallic shine. Molybdenite is the source ore for molybdenium.
The deposits are in Kajaran, Agarak, Dastakert and Hankavan regions of the Republic of Armenia.

190. Quartz
191. Molybdenite
    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
    Perf 14 3/4:13 3/4 (40.64/24.13), Offset

    Cat. No Value (Dram) Mint (USD) Used (USD)
    190 170.00 0.41 0.38
    191 250.00 0.62 0.56
    Set of 2 1.03 0.94
    First day cover 47 1.94

    First Day Cover:
    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian


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191

 

2000. 900th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF NERSES SHNORHALI

Nerses Shnorhali (1100-1173) is an Armenian poet, historian, musician-composer, statesman. Since 1166 was ordained Armenian Catholicos. Nerses Shnorhali has left a rich literary heritage: prose and poem (sharakan, hymns, riddles). He was the brightest representative of the Armenian music of the Cilician school.
He composed spiritual and lay songs.

192. Nerses Shnorhali in the vestment of the Catholicos (medieval miniature)

    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
    Perf. 13 3/4: 14 3/4: (24.13/40.64 mm), Offset

    Cat. No Value (Dram) Mint (USD) Used (USD)
    192 270.00 0.66 0.60
    First day cover 48 1.60

    First Day Cover:
    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian


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2000. CHRISTMAS

Christmas is a Christian high day that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. In 354 Christian Church set an official date of Christmas celebrations - December 25th of each year. Armenian Apostolic Church commemorates Christmas on 6th of January.

193. Toros Roslin Malatian Gospel, Adoration of the Magi. 1268

    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian
    Perf. 13 3/4: 14 3/4: (24.13/40.64 mm), Offset

    Cat. No Value (Dram) Mint (USD) Used (USD)
    193 170.00 0.42 0.38
    First day cover 49 1.38

    First Day Cover:
    Designer: Haroutiun Samuelian


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2000. 125th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF AVETIK ISSAHAKIAN

Avetik Issahakian (1875-1957), Armenian poet, political figure.
Love in different expressions is a major theme of his poetry.
The poet showed an interest in legends and fairy tales. In his heritage the literary-historical vale is introduced by his memories, articles dedicated to literature and art. His works are translated into different languages.

194. Avetik Issahakian on the background of his poem "Abu Lalla Mahari", Martiros Sarian's illustration
    Designer: Anahit Fljian
    Perf 14 3/4:13 3/4 (40.64/24.13), Offset

    Cat. No Value (Dram) Mint (USD) Used (USD)
    194 130.00 0.33 0.30
    First day cover 50 1.30

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2000. NATIONAL ARMENIAN INSTRUMENTS

Dhol is a membrane drum-shaped percussion instrument. Made from walnut, willow or pine wood. A tone results from the percussion of two wood drumsticks (thick and thin) or fingers and palms. Duduk is a traditional Armenian wind instrument. Consists of a pipe, made from apricot-tree, with two-reeded cane mouthpiece stuck on the top of pipe. The pipe has eight holes, and one - on the reverse side.

195 Dhol
196 Duduk
    Designer: Anahit Fljian
    Perf. 13 3/4:13 1/4, (26.1/36 mm), Offset
    195. Dhol
    196. Duduk

    Cat. No Value (Dram) Mint (USD) Used (USD)
    195 170.00 0.41 0.37
    196 250.00 0.62 0.56
    Set of 2 1.03 0.93
    First day cover 48 1.93

    First Day Cover:
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