Russland 2 Roubles, 2006

2 Roubles aus Russland. Ausgegeben 2006. Geprägt in Silver (.925). Durchmesser 33 mm, Gewicht 17 g.

Avers

In the centre – the Emblem of the Bank of Russia [the two-headed eagle with wings down, lower – the semicircular inscription – «БАНК РОССИИ» (BANK OF RUSSIA)] framed by a circle of dots and inscriptions along the rim: at the top – «ДВА РУБЛЯ» (TWO ROUBLES), at the bottom – the year of issue «2006», the letters to the left indicate the metal sign and the fineness, to the right – the fine metal content and the mint trade mark. (Two Roubles
Bank of Russia
MMD)

Revers

The image of composer sitting at the grand piano and hammering away the score. The inscription at the bottom in two lines: «Д. ШОСТАКОВИЧ» (D. SHOSTAKOVICH) and the dates «1906-1975», in the background – outlines of the Peter and Paul Fortress buildings reflecting in the water. (D. SHOSTAKOVICH)

Rand

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