1 Rouble (Caucasian viper) 1999 front 1 Rouble (Caucasian viper) 1999 back
1 Rouble (Caucasian viper) 1999 photo
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1 Rouble Caucasian viper

1999 year
Silver (.900) 17.44 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
1 Rouble 1 RUB = USD 0.010
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
17.44 g
Diameter
33 mm
Thickness
2.40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#28143
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

The picture of a viper.The inscription at the top along the rim: «КАВКАЗСКАЯ ГАДЮКА» (THE CAUCASIAN VIPER)

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: КАВКАЗСКАЯ ГАДЮКА

Translation: THE CAUCASIAN VIPER

Engraver: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova

Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Edge

252 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 17 JUN 1999

The Caucasian viper (Vipera kaznakowi Nikolsky) is spread in the western and central parts of the Great Caucasian mountain range. The total number of these reptiles is not more than 10000 individuals. The Caucasian viper is protected by the State.

Interesting fact

The Caucasian viper coin has a unique design, featuring a viper's head on the obverse side and a stylized image of a Caucasian viper on the reverse side.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999 СПМД 15000 - - - - - -

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