This silver commemorative coin depicting Caucasian Owl has been issued by the Central Bank of Armenia under the International Program “Wild World of Caucasus”. The Program includes animals that are protected under the Red Book of Armenia. Caucasian Owl is a rare and relic species for the Armenian fauna. It dwells in the mixed, oak-dominated forests of the Khosrov river valley. The number of Caucasian Owl is strictly limited and makes up several nesting couples in all. Protection of this species is fixed in the Armenian hunting legislation and is organized within the territory of the Khosrov reserve.