Sunday, May 08, 2011

Georgia 10 lari 2009 - Saint George in Ilori

New silver commemorative:

"Church of St. George in Ilori"



A remarkable monument of Georgian architecture, the church of Saint George in Ilori (Ochamchire region), Abkhazia, was built in 11th century and represents one of the most important praying places for all of Georgia. Walls of the church bear several old Georgian inscriptions performed by Georgian orthodox believers of different generations.



(information by David Mikeladze)

LINK: National Bank of Georgia

SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Silver .925
Weight: 28.28 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Mintage: 1,500
Mint: Mint of Finland

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