Central Bank Visitor Centre (Armenia)

Interactive museum in Yerevan, Armenia

Central Bank Visitor Centre

ՀՀ կենտրոնական բանկի այցելուների կենտրոն

Established| 20 September 2011
Location| Yerevan, Armenia
Type| Interactive museum
Director| Ms. Zaruhi Barseghyan

The Central Bank Visitor Centre (Armenian: ՀՀ կենտրոնական բանկի այցելուների կենտրոն) is a Centre and an interactive museum in Yerevan, Armenia dedicated to the activities of the Central Bank of Armenia, the monetary policy of Armenia, and the history of money. The museum was opened on 20 September 2011.[1] It is located in the historic building of the Central Bank and occupies 2 floors.[2][3]

## Exhibitions

[edit]

Exhibition resources include 24 static displays, 2 interactive zones – a laboratory for checking notes and coins, an automated teller machine, 2 sets of multimedia games, a movie on the history of the national currency, 2 movies on the history and activities of the Central Bank, cartoon films about price stability and financial system's operations, and thematic video-clips.

## Historical exhibition

[edit]

In the historical section of the exhibition, the history of money circulation is presented, starting with the pre-money era and the first Armenian coins of the Kingdoms of Sophene and Commagene, the coins of Tigranes the Great, the Parthians and the Sassanid, the Roman Empire, the Arab Caliphate, the king Kiurike II, Byzantium; on the display are the coins of Cilicia, Mongolian, Persian, Ottoman coins, banknotes of the Russian Empire, the Transcaucasian Commissariat, the First Armenian Republic, Soviet Armenia, the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic and the Soviet Union, two series of the coins and notes of the Republic of Armenia, all commemorative coins and the history of the Armenian banking system.

* Pre-money era
* First coins of Armenian states of Sophene and Commagene, 3-1 centuries BC.
* Silver and copper coins of Tigran the Great (95- 55 BC) of the Artashessian dynasty, 1st century BC to AD 1st century
* Arsacid dynasty, coins of the Romans, Parthians, Sassanid, 1–7 centuries
* Coins of Arab Caliphate, Dvin, coins of Georgian kings, 7–13 centuries, Byzantine, the Armenian Bagratuni dynasty, 9-11 centuries, copper coins of the king Kiurike II, middle of 11th century, the first coin with Armenian inscriptions
* Mongol-Tatar yoke, 13 – 14 centuries, Ani.
* The Russian Empire, early 19th century to 1917; Opening the Erivan branch of the State Bank of the Russian Empire, 1893.
* Bonds of the Transcaucasian commissariat, 1917–1918. These are the first notes which carry writings in Armenian.
* Rubles of the first Republic of Armenia, 1918–1920
* Soviet Armenia, 1921–1922
* Transcaucasian Federative Union, 1923–1924
* The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 1924 -1991(1993)
* Armenia as an independent country, September 21, 1991

## Functions of the Central Bank of Armenia

[edit]

Further information on the functions of the Central Bank can be found, including:

* Maintaining price stability; the inflation rate, the refinancing rate, the consumer basket,
* Maintaining stability of the financial system; the system's structure, the Fund for Guaranteeing Deposits of Individuals, the Office of Financial System Mediator, the Credit Bureau,
* Emission of National currency of the Republic of Armenia,
* Developing the payment and settlements systems,
* Managing the international reserves of Armenia.

## See also

[edit]

* History portal
* Money portal

* Armenian dram
* Armenian dram sign
* Economy of Armenia

## References

[edit]

1. ^ "Visitor Centre to open in Armenian CB since April 1". Archived from the original on 2017-02-07. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
2. ^ Mediamax. "Unique visitor Centre in the Region, part 1-ին". banks.am. Archived from the original on 2017-02-07. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
3. ^ Mediamax. "The path of Armenian money in visitor's Centre, part 2-րդ". banks.am. Archived from the original on 2017-02-07. Retrieved 2017-02-06.

## External links

[edit]

* Central Bank Visitor Centre[permanent dead link]
* Central Bank Visitor Centre- World News
* Central Bank of Armenia
* 2016 Armenia Global Money Week

40°10′33″N 44°30′38″E﻿ / ﻿40.17583°N 44.51056°E﻿ / 40.17583; 44.51056

* v
* t
* e

Yerevan landmarks

Historical sites and
notable landmarks|

* Shengavit archaeological site
* Erebuni Fortress
* Teishebaini archaeological site
* Tsiranavor Church of Avan
* Katoghike Church
* Red Bridge
* Zoravor Church
* Saint John the Baptist Church
* Blue Mosque
* Mordechai Navi Synagogue
* Saint Sarkis Cathedral
* Holy Mother of God Russian Church
* Saint Gregory Cathedral
* Yerevan Ararat Brandy Factory
* Yerevan Brandy Factory
* Mother Armenia
* Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial
* Yerevan Cascade
* Yerevan TV Tower
* Komitas Pantheon
* Yerablur Military Pantheon
* Elite Plaza Center

Nature and parks|

* Hrazdan River
* Yerevan Lake
* Lovers' Park
* English Park
* Yerevan Botanical Garden
* Yerevan Zoo
* Khachatur Abovyan Park
* Circular Park
* Victory Park
* Lyon Park
* Tumanyan Park
* Buenos Aires Park
* Yerevan 2800th Anniversary Park

Entertainment
and recreation|

* Grand Hotel Yerevan
* Children's Railway
* Armenia Marriott
* Ani Plaza Hotel
* Water World
* Radisson Blu Yerevan
* Dalma Garden Mall
* Megamall Armenia
* Yerevan Mall
* Rossia Mall

Culture and art|

* National Library
* National Archives
* Khnko Aper Children's Library
* Avetik Isahakyan Central Library
* Yerevan Opera
* Sundukyan Theatre
* H. Tumanyan Puppet Theatre
* Stanislavski Russian Theatre
* Paronyan Musical Comedy Theatre
* H. Ghaplanyan Drama Theatre
* Komitas Chamber Music House
* Moscow Cinema
* Nairi Cinema
* Yerevan Circus
* National Gallery of Armenia
* Yerevan Vernissage
* National Centre for Aesthetics

Museums|

* History Museum of Armenia
* Charents Museum of Literature
* Yerevan History Museum
* Matenadaran
* Erebuni Museum
* Modern Art Museum
* House-Museum of A. Khachaturian
* Silva Kaputikyan House-Museum
* Yeghishe Charents House-Museum
* Sergei Parajanov Museum
* Ara Sargsyan and Hakob Kojoyan Museum
* Near East Art Museum
* Cafesjian Museum of Art
* ARF History Museum
* Aznavour Centre
* Komitas Museum
* Armenian Railways Museum
* Geological Museum

Education|

* Yerevan State University
* National University of Architecture and Construction
* State Medical University
* State Pedagogical University
* Komitas State Conservatory
* National Agrarian University
* National Polytechnic University
* Brusov State University of Languages
* State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography
* Institute of Physical Culture and Sport
* State Academy of Fine Arts
* State University of Economics
* Crisis Management State Academy
* Haybusak University
* American University of Armenia
* French University in Armenia
* Russian-Armenian University
* Vazgen Sargsyan Military University
* PhysMath School
* Mkhitar Sebastatsi School
* Anatole France French School
* QSI School
* Avedisian School
* Ayb School
* Chinese-Armenian Friendship School
* European University of Armenia
* Eurasia International University

Science
and technology|

* Yerevan Physics Institute
* National Academy of Sciences
* Institute of Mathematics of National Academy
* Yerevan Computer Research Institute
* CANDLE Synchrotron Institute
* Tumo Center for Technologies

Sport|

* Vazgen Sargsyan Rep. Stadium
* Hrazdan Stadium
* Yerevan Football Academy
* Tigran Petrosian Chess House
* H. Hayrapetyan Equestrian Centre
* Karen Demirchyan Complex
* Yerevan Velodrome
* Yerevan Figure Skating and Hockey Sports School

Transportation|

* Yerevan railway station
* Trolleybuses in Yerevan
* Erebuni Airport
* Zvartnots International Airport
* Yerevan Underground

Squares, streets
and bridges|

* Republic Square
* Freedom Square
* Garegin Nzhdeh Square
* Charles Aznavour Square
* Aram Street
* Abovyan Street
* Mashtots Avenue
* Sayat-Nova Avenue
* Baghramyan Avenue
* Tamanyan Street
* Komitas Avenue
* Liberty Avenue
* Northern Avenue
* Victory Bridge
* Hrazdan Gorge Aqueduct
* Great Bridge of Hrazdan
* Davtashen Bridge

Government|

* President's Residence
* Government House
* National Assembly Building
* National Security Service
* Yerevan City Hall
* Constitutional Court
* Police of Armenia
* Prosecutor General
* Central Bank of Armenia
* Court of Cassation

Precincts|

* Ajapnyak
* Arabkir
* Avan
* Davtashen
* Erebuni
* Kanaker-Zeytun
* Kentron
* Malatia-Sebastia
* Nork-Marash
* Nor Nork
* Nubarashen
* Shengavit

Category:Yerevan

* v
* t
* e

Armenia articles

History
(timeline)|

| Early|

* Origins
* Name
* Shulaveri–Shomu culture
* Kura–Araxes culture
* Hayk
* Hayasa-Azzi
* Mitanni
* Nairi
* Mushki
* Urumeans
* Diauehi
* Etiuni
* Kingdom of Urartu
* Median kingdom
* Orontid dynasty
* Achaemenid Empire
* Satrapy of Armenia
* Kingdom of Armenia
* Roman Armenia
* Parthian Empire
* Byzantine Armenia
* Sasanian Armenia

|

Middle|

* Arminiya
* Sajids
* Bagratid Armenia
* Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia
* Sallarids
* Ilkhanate
* Chobanids
* Aq Qoyunlu
* Kara Koyunlu
* Ottoman Armenia
* 1508–1828 Iranian Armenia
* Safavid Iran
* Afsharid Iran
* Qajar Iran
* Erivan Khanate
* Karabakh Khanate
* Treaty of Turkmenchay
* Russian Armenia

Modern|

* First Republic of Armenia
* Soviet Armenia
* Independent Armenia

By topic|

* Armenian genocide
* Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
* Armenian national movement
* more...

Geography|

* Ararat Plain
* Armenian highlands
* Cities
* Climate
* Earthquakes
* Extreme points
* Lake Sevan
* Mountains
* Municipalities
* Rivers
* Lakes
* Shikahogh State Reserve
* Shirak Plain
* more...

Politics|

* Administrative divisions
* Constitution
* Corruption
* Elections
* Foreign relations
* Government
* Human rights
* LGBT rights
* Judiciary
* Military
* National Assembly
* National Security Service
* Police
* Political parties
* President
* Prime Minister
* President of the National Assembly
* more on government
* on politics

Economy|

* Agriculture
* AMX (stock exchange)
* Central Bank
* Central Depository
* Dram (currency)
* Energy
* Mining
* Pension reform
* Taxation
* Telecommunications
* Tourism
* Waste management

Transport|

* South Caucasus Railway

Culture|

* Alphabet
* Architecture
* Art
* Cinema
* Cuisine (wine)
* Dance
* Dress
* Language
* Eastern
* Western
* Literature
* Music
* Sport
* Theatre
* more...

Demographics|

* Census
* Crime
* Education
* Ethnic minorities
* Health
* People
* diaspora
* Social issues
* Women
* more...

Religion|

* Armenian Apostolic Church
* Armenian Catholic Church
* Armenian Evangelical Church
* Armenian Brotherhood Church
* Judaism
* Islam
* more...

Symbols|

* Armenian Cross
* Armenian eternity sign
* Coat of arms
* Flag
* Mount Ararat
* National anthem
* Apricot
* Grape
* Pomegranate

* Outline
* Index

* Category

*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template