NBG to issue collection coins dedicated to 1700th Anniversary of declaration of Christianity as state religion
To mark the 1700th anniversary of the declaration of Christianity as the state religion of Georgia, the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) will issue gold and silver collection coins.
The decision to issue the collector coins was made upon the recommendation of a special commission composed of representatives of the Government of Georgia and the Patriarchate, established in connection with the anniversary celebrations.
The commission is co-chaired by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, and the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Archbishop of Mtskheta-Tbilisi, Metropolitan of Bichvinta and Tskhum-Abkhazia, His Holiness and Beatitude Shio III.
In connection with the issuance of the collector coins, the Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, Natia Turnava, met with the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Archbishop of Mtskheta-Tbilisi, Metropolitan of Bichvinta and Tskhum-Abkhazia, His Holiness and Beatitude Shio III. During the meeting, the NBG Governor presented the concept and design vision of the coin. The National Bank of Georgia will work on the coin’s design in cooperation with the Patriarchate.
The National Bank of Georgia traditionally pays special attention to major historical milestones, as evidenced by commemorative coins issued in previous years, including the 10-lari coins dedicated to the 2000th anniversary of the Nativity and the 3000th anniversary of Georgian statehood.
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The one-hour documentary will be broadcast on SOMM TV, as well as on the platform’s YouTube channel and social media pages, this coming summer.
According to the National Wine Agency, featuring Georgia as one of the world’s oldest winemaking nations on SOMM TV’s highly-rated programmes is expected to play a significant role in elevating the profile of Georgian wine and increasing its sales in the strategically important American market.
SOMM TV is an international digital media platform devoted entirely to wine, gastronomy, travel and lifestyle. The platform was founded by American sommeliers and representatives of the wine industry, and is renowned for its high-quality documentaries, series and educational content about the world of wine. Among its most celebrated projects is the SOMM documentary series, which has garnered widespread acclaim from professional sommeliers and wine enthusiasts alike.
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