1 kg Silver Coin - Etchmiadzin Cathedral - Gilded - High Relief - 2020
### Etchmiadzin Cathedral 1 Kilo Silver - Proof - High Relief - Gilded - 1 Kilo Silver in High Relief - **Partially gilded Motive in Color** - smartminting© - Limited Mintage only 301 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original wooden Box This rare **Silver coin** is dedicated to one of the oldest churches in the world - the Armenian **Etchmiadzin Cathedral**. Struck from one kilo of 99.9% silver in proof quality, the **partially gold-plated motive** of the **High Relief coin** shows the richly decorated altar of the cathedral and the inscription "MOTHER CATHEDRAL OF HOLY ETCHMIADZIN". The dates "301" and "303", which refer to the beginning and completion of the church construction, are also included in the design. Etchmiadzin Church represents one of the most important architectural monuments and the religious center of Armenia. According to legend, it was built after Gregory the Illuminator had a vision in which Jesus showed him exactly where to build the cathedral. In this vision, Jesus struck a spot with a golden hammer, where a long column of fire with a cross of light then appeared, marking the position of the church. The name "Etchmiadzin" means "the Descent of the Only Begotten" and also refers to the legend surrounding the origin of the significant religious building. The cathedral was thoroughly restored in the 17th century - since 2000 it has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The **strictly limited 1 kilo gilded silver coin - Etchmiadzin Cathedral** is delivered in the original wooden box including a certificate of authenticity. *** **smartminting**© is a revolutionary technology in the field of modern numismatics. It allows unprecedented dimensions of high reliefs and sets new standards in the commemorative coin industry. - considerably larger diameter on standard weight coins while maintaining relief height - standard relief height on coins with greatly reduced weight - extraordinarily high relief on coins with slightly increased weight