Caucasian Otter
During the latter half of the twentieth century the preservation and the protection of the Earth's wildlife has become of great importance to all the countries of the world. Such concern is often recorded on a nation's coinage and the Royal Mint is proud to strike a limited quantity of silver Proof coins for Armenia in conjunction with the Central Bank's reguest. The coin is included in a prestigious international coin collection featuring endangered and indigenous fauna and flora. In Armenia the Caucasian Otter can be found in fresh water reservoirs and along river banks. Unfortunately, the number of Caucasian Otters in Armenia has rapidly decreased due to the reduced water level in Lake Sevan, water pollution, the reduction in the number of fish and the increase in poaching. The Caucasian Otter is preserved by the Government and is registered in the Armenian Red Book.