The coin is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of foundation of Lazarev Institute (1815-2015), an educational establishment, a major center of Armenian and Oriental Studies.Obverse: the portrait of Hovhannes Lazaryan, the right wing of the Institute’s building and a graduate badge.Reverse: the portrait of Hovakim Lazaryan, the left wing of the building and a medal awarded for excellence in education.Designed by Eduard Kurghinyan.Minted in the Lithuanian Mint.