100 Kopeks = 1 Ruble
10 Kopeks
Years: 2006-Onwards
Metal: Brass clad Steel
Weight: 1.85 gm
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Thickness: 1.25 mm
Metal: Brass clad Steel
Weight: 1.85 gm
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Thickness: 1.25 mm
Obverse features Saint George killing the Dragon.
Note: Different mintmarks on lower right side obverse.
"M" = Moscow Mint
"CП" = St. Petersburg Mint
Reverse shows the denomination value.
Note: Different mintmarks on lower right side obverse.
"M" = Moscow Mint
"CП" = St. Petersburg Mint
Reverse shows the denomination value.
Saint George (c. 275/281 – 23 April 303) was, according to tradition, a Roman soldier from Syria Palaestina and a soldier in the Guard of Diocletian, who is venerated as a Christian martyr. He is immortalized in the tale of Saint George and the Dragon and is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. His memorial is celebrated on 23 April, and he is regarded as one of the most prominent military saints.
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50 Kopeks
Years: 2006-Onwards
Metal: Brass clad Steel
Weight: 2.75 gm
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Metal: Brass clad Steel
Weight: 2.75 gm
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
All the details are same as given in 10 Kopeks coin details.
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2 Rubles
Years: 2002-2009
Metal: Copper-nickel-zinc
Weight: 5.1 gm
Diameter: 23 mm
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Metal: Copper-nickel-zinc
Weight: 5.1 gm
Diameter: 23 mm
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Obverse features Double-headed eagle emblem of BanK of Russia above curved inscription and date below. It also has a beautiful mint mark 'MMD' of Moscow mint.
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| Moscow mint mark |
This mint mark is the most beautiful mint mark I have ever seen on a coin.
Reverse features the denomination Value and flower.
The eagle symbolized strength, courage, farsightedness and immortality.The two heads of eagle symbolised the Eastern or Byzantine Empire and the Western or Roman Empire.
The Bank of Russia was founded on July 13, 1990, but traced its history to the State Bank of the Russian Empire. In honor of its 150th anniversary, it issued a 5-kilo commemorative gold coin featuring Alexander II in 2010.
The eagle symbolized strength, courage, farsightedness and immortality.The two heads of eagle symbolised the Eastern or Byzantine Empire and the Western or Roman Empire.
The Bank of Russia was founded on July 13, 1990, but traced its history to the State Bank of the Russian Empire. In honor of its 150th anniversary, it issued a 5-kilo commemorative gold coin featuring Alexander II in 2010.
Do you know This?: In the year 2000AD, India was importing Rs.2 and Rs.5 coins from Moscow mint.
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