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1 Rouble Himalayan Black Bear
1994 year| Silver (.900) | 17.44 g | 33.00 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 17.44 g |
| Diameter | 33.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#28075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
A Himalaya black bear against the background of plants, the inscription along the rim: "ГИМАЛАЙСКИЙ МЕДВЕДЬ" (HIMALAYAN BLACK BEAR).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ГИМАЛАЙСКИЙ МЕДВЕДЬ
Translation: HIMALAYAN BLACK BEAR
Engravers: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova, Sergey Mikhaylovich Ivanov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
252 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 11 OCT 1994The Himalayan bear inhabits in cedar forests, in the valleys of rivers, on the slopes of mountains in Khabarovsk and Primorsky Territories. The Himalayan bear is a rare and disappearing species of Russian wildlife, which is protected in the Preserves Lazovsk, Sikhote-Alin and Ussuriysk.
Interesting fact
The Himalayan Black Bear coin, minted in 1994, was part of a series of non-circulating coins issued by Russia to promote the conservation of endangered species. The coin's design features an image of a Himalayan Black Bear, a species native to the Himalayan region, on the obverse, and the Russian coat of arms on the reverse. The coin is made of silver (.900) and weighs 17.44 grams. It's an interesting fact that the Himalayan Black Bear is considered a sacred animal in some Himalayan cultures and is revered as a symbol of strength and protection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 ЛМД | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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