Russia 10 Roubles, 1996
The Nutcracker
Information
Country
Russia
Russia
Currency
Rouble
(1991 – 1997)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
10 Roubles
Year
1996
Ruler
Russian Federation
(1991–9999)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1.61
Diameter (mm)
12
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
1 January 1998
Description
10 Roubles from Russia. Issued in 1996. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 12 mm and weighs 1.61 g.
- Obverse
- The two-headed eagle designed by artist I. Bilibin. The inscriptions along the rim: at the top — «10 РУБЛЕЙ 1996 г.» (10 ROUBLES 1996), at the bottom — «БАНК РОССИИ» (BANK OF RUSSIA). The letters below indicate the metal sign, the fineness, the mint trademark and the fine metal content. (ROUBLES LMD BANK OF RUSSIA)
- Reverse
- The dancing Nutcracker, the inscription along the rim - "ЩЕЛКУНЧИК" (THE NUTCRACKER). (THE NUTCRACKER)
- Edge
- 90 corrugations
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 ЛМД | 7.5K | Proof; Leningrad Mint |
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