Buy Noah's Ark Gold Coins – Armenia's Sacred Coin from the Austrian Mint
The Noah's Ark gold coin is the official gold bullion coin of the Republic of Armenia, struck by the Austrian Mint in Vienna under an official Armenian state licensing agreement. With 14 products at CelticGold, it is available in an unusually broad range of sizes – from 1 gram through to 1 oz – making it one of the few gold bullion series with a genuine entry point at the gram level alongside full-ounce investment formats. All coins are struck in 999/1,000 fine gold and fully VAT-exempt as investment gold.
History – The World's First Christian Nation and its Sacred Symbol
Armenia holds the distinction of being the world's first Christian nation – adopting Christianity as its state religion in 301 AD, over a decade before the Roman Empire under Constantine. Mount Ararat – the biblical landing site of Noah's Ark as described in Genesis 8:4 – is Armenia's most sacred national symbol: displayed prominently in the Armenian coat of arms despite lying on Turkish territory since 1921.
The Noah's Ark coin was introduced as Armenia's official bullion coin to celebrate this cultural and religious heritage. The obverse shows Mount Ararat with Noah's Ark resting on its summit and a dove carrying an olive branch – a universal symbol of hope and new beginnings.
The Austrian Mint – producer of the world-famous Vienna Philharmonic – mints the Noah's Ark coins under Armenian state licence. This arrangement, standard in international numismatics, gives Armenia access to one of Europe's finest minting institutions without requiring a domestic facility.
Why is an Armenian coin struck in Vienna?
Armenia has no domestic high-precision mint. The Austrian Mint holds an official licence from the Armenian government to produce these coins as legal Armenian tender – a standard arrangement in international numismatics, similar to the Somalia Elephant being struck in Munich.
Is the Noah's Ark gold coin available in 1 gram?
Yes – uniquely among major bullion series, the Noah's Ark is available in a 1 gram format, making it one of the most accessible entry points into state-minted gold at CelticGold.
Is there a silver version?
Yes – the Silver Noah's Ark is available in 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz and 1 oz including older years under the margin scheme.
