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
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.2
Diameter (mm)
16
Thickness (mm)
1.1
Demonetized
1 January 1998
Description
25 Roubles from Russia. Issued in 1996. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 16 mm and weighs 3.2 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 mint trademark and the fine metal content. (Roubles LMD Bank of Russia)
- Reverse
- Masha dancing with the Nutcracker in her arms, the inscription along the rim - "ЩЕЛКУНЧИК" (THE NUTCRACKER). (THE NUTCRACKER)
- Edge
- 111 corrugations
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 ЛМД | 5K | Proof; Leningrad Mint |
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