God tells Noah that he is sending a flood and gives him detailed instructions for building an ark (a large boat) and taking aboard two or more of every animal species.

Endless rain completely covers the Earth, submerging all of the land, but Noah is saved, along with his family and the animals he gathered.

[2][3] A large area of Mount Ararat was in Armenian territory, as the border between Armenia and Turkey ran over the top of the mountain.

However, the mountain remains important, as it is best viewed from Armenia's capital, Yerevan, and hence is a part of the country's national identity.

Each individual coin carries a fine number engraving on the obverse side and was delivered with a certificate of authenticity.

This exclusive edition was produced in one of Germany's most modern mints, using the finest gold granules of certified origin.

In addition to the individually packed coins, a special edition 4-coin set limited to 50 pieces was released.