Russia 1 Rouble, 1997
Aurochs (Bison)
Information
Country
Russia
Russia
Currency
Rouble
(1991 – 1997)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Rouble
Year
1997
Ruler
Russian Federation
(1991–9999)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
17.44
Diameter (mm)
33
Thickness (mm)
2.4
Demonetized
1 January 1998
Description
1 Rouble from Russia. Issued in 1997. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 33 mm and weighs 17.44 g.
- Obverse
- The two-headed eagle designed by artist I. Bilibin. The inscriptions along the rim: at the top — «ОДИН РУБЛЬ 1997 г.» (ONE ROUBLE 1997), at the bottom — «БАНК РОССИИ» (BANK OF RUSSIA). The letters below indicate the metal sign, the fineness, the fine metal content and the mint trademark. (ONE ROUBLE LMD BANK OF RUSSIA)
- Reverse
- The picture of an aurochs. The inscription at the bottom along the rim: «ЗУБР» (THE AUROCHS). (THE AUROCHS)
- Edge
- 252 corrugations
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 ЛМД | 15K | € 27,00 | Proof; Leningrad Mint |
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