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1 Rouble First Artificial Earth Satellite
2017 year| Nickel plated steel | 4.65 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Transnistria |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Trans-Dniester Republican Bank |
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 PRB) |
| Currency | Third rouble (2000-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 4.65 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#123918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
In the center – the image of an artificial satellite flying around the planet Earth.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ПЕРВОМУ СПУТНИКУ
СССР
60
ЛЕТ
Translation:
60 years of the first satellite
USSR
Edge
Plain
Comment
Booklet© Image courtesy of Trans-Dniester Republican Bank
Interesting fact
The Non-circulating coin 1 Rouble (First Artificial Earth Satellite) 2017 from Transnistria is unique in that it features an image of the first artificial earth satellite, Sputnik 1, which was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. The coin's design serves as a nod to the historic event and highlights Transnistria's connection to the Soviet space program.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rouble (First Artificial Earth Satellite) 2017 coin.
