Monument to Armenian national currency opens in Yerevan
24.11.2008,
22:11
A monument to the Armenian dram opened Saturday opposite the head office of the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) in Yerevan.
YEREVAN, November 24. /ARKA/. A monument to the Armenian dram opened Saturday opposite the head office of the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) in Yerevan.
Congratulating those present on the opening of the monument, the premier says it stands for Armenia’s independence.
In his turn, CBA Chairman Arthur Javadyan said the Armenian dram was put into circulation in a hard period for the newly independent Armenia, adding the dram has proved to be a strong currency.
The bronze monument on a stone pedestal symbolizes the strength of the Armenian dram.
According sculptor Eduard Shakhikyan, it took five months to build the monument.
The Armenian dram was officially recognized the national currency of Armenia on November 22, 1993. –0--
Congratulating those present on the opening of the monument, the premier says it stands for Armenia’s independence.
In his turn, CBA Chairman Arthur Javadyan said the Armenian dram was put into circulation in a hard period for the newly independent Armenia, adding the dram has proved to be a strong currency.
The bronze monument on a stone pedestal symbolizes the strength of the Armenian dram.
According sculptor Eduard Shakhikyan, it took five months to build the monument.
The Armenian dram was officially recognized the national currency of Armenia on November 22, 1993. –0--
