{"product_id":"christian-iconography-banknote-azerbaijan-unc-banknote-pair","title":"Christian Iconography Banknote | Azerbaijan UNC Banknote Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep into the layered history of the Caucasus with this rare uncirculated pair of 2004 Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) banknotes, a deeply symbolic issue from a region shaped by faith, resilience, and identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Artsakh during a turbulent post-Soviet era, these notes reflect the spirit of a people preserving their cultural and Christian heritage amid decades of conflict and political uncertainty. Following the dissolution of the USSR, Nagorno-Karabakh became one of the most historically and emotionally contested regions of the South Caucasus, claimed internationally as part of Azerbaijan while governed for decades by its Armenian population until 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese banknotes are more than currency, they are miniature historical artworks capturing monasteries, sacred imagery, medieval architecture, and enduring cultural traditions of the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth notes are in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, retaining crisp paper quality and sharp original detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Dram 2004 P-901\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully designed reddish-pink note honoring the Christian foundations of Artsakh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational Coat of Arms of Nagorno-Karabakh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGandzasar Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist (Martakert district)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Gregory the Illuminator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational Coat of Arms of Nagorno-Karabakh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBas-relief Christian cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn the Baptist baptizing Jesus Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecurity Feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatermark with repeating text: “SECURITY PRINT BY OSD”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 Dram 2004 P-902\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn evocative green-blue issue celebrating faith, architecture, and regional culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational Coat of Arms of Nagorno-Karabakh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesus Christ holding the Gospels and giving a benediction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDadivank Monastery in Shahumian district\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational Coat of Arms of Nagorno-Karabakh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hudaferin Bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine barrel with grapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Karabakh carpet motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecurity Feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatermark with repeating text: “SECURITY PRINT BY OSD”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld banknote collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaucasus and post-Soviet history enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors of religious and Christian-themed currency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatists seeking rare, short-lived issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaningful historical gifts and display pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA powerful and increasingly scarce reminder of a region whose history, culture, and identity continue to resonate far beyond its borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1831\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; 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