Russia 2 Roubles, 2009

2 Roubles from Russia. Issued in 2009. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 33 mm and weighs 17 g.

Obverse

In the centre - the emblem of the Bank of Russia [the two-headed eagle with wings down, under it - the semicircular inscription "БАНК РОССИИ" (BANK OF RUSSIA)] framed by a circle of dots and inscriptions along the rim - on top: "ДВА РУБЛЯ" (TWO ROUBLES), below: to the left - indications of the precious metal and its fineness, in the centre - the year of issue "2009 г." (2009), to the right - the fine metal content and the mint trade mark. (Two Roubles
Bank of Russia
MMD)

Reverse

To the left - a fragment of Mendeleyev's Periodic System of Elements, to the right on the matted field - portrait of the scientist, under it - his facsimile signature, below - dates "1834-1907". (D. Mendeleyev)

Edge

195 corrugations