Russia 25 Roubles, 1996
The Nutcracker
Information
Country
Russia
Russia
Currency
Rouble
(1991 – 1997)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
25 Roubles
Year
1996
Ruler
Russian Federation
(1991–9999)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
173.29
Diameter (mm)
60
Thickness (mm)
6.8
Demonetized
1 January 1998
Description
25 Roubles from Russia. Issued in 1996. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 60 mm and weighs 173.29 g.
- Obverse
- The two-headed eagle designed by artist I. Bilibin. The inscriptions along the rim: at the top — «25 РУБЛЕЙ 1996 г.» (25 ROUBLES 1996), 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. (Roubles MMD Bank of Russia)
- Reverse
- A scene from the Christmas tree ball in Act One, the inscription along the rim - "ЩЕЛКУНЧИК" (THE NUTCRACKER) (THE NUTCRACKER)
- Edge
- 300 corrugations
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 ММД | 5K | Proof; Moscow Mint |
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