Russia 50 Roubles, 1997
Polar Bear
Information
Country
Russia
Russia
Currency
Rouble
(1991 – 1997)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Roubles
Year
1997
Ruler
Russian Federation
(1991–9999)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.89
Diameter (mm)
22.6
Thickness (mm)
1.3
Demonetized
1 January 1998
Description
50 Roubles from Russia. Issued in 1997. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 22.6 mm and weighs 7.89 g.
- Obverse
- The two-headed eagle designed by artist I. Bilibin. The inscriptions along the rim: at the top — «50 РУБЛЕЙ 1997 г.» (50 ROUBLES 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. (Roubles MMD Bank of Russia)
- Reverse
- The picture of a polar bear against a background of the Ursa Major Constellation. The inscription along the rim: «СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР» (PROTECT OUR WORLD). (PROTECT OUR WORLD)
- Edge
- 134 corrugations
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 ММД | 1.5K | € 760,00 | Proof; Moscow Mint |
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