Russia 50 Roubles, 1996
The Cruiser "Varyag"
Information
Country
Russia
Currency
Rouble
(1991 – 1997)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Roubles
Year
1996
Ruler
Russian Federation
(1991–9999)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.75
Diameter (mm)
22.6
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
1 January 1998
Description
50 Roubles from Russia. Issued in 1996. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 22.6 mm and weighs 8.75 g.
- Obverse
- The two-headed eagle designed by artist I. Bilibin. The inscriptions along the rim: at the top — «50 РУБЛЕЙ 1996 г.» (50 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 cruiser "ВАРЯГ" (VARYAG) with a coat of arms on a ribbon under it. The inscriptions along the rim: at the top on a ribbon - "300-ЛЕТИЕ РОССИЙСКОГО ФЛОТА" (THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUSSIAN FLEET), at the bottom - "КРЕЙСЕР "ВАРЯГ" 1904 г." (THE CRUISER "VARYAG" 1904). (ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUSSIAN FLEET HE CRUISER "VARYAG")
- Edge
- 200 corrugations
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 ЛМД | 1.5K | Proof; Leningrad Mint |
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