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1 Rouble Sand Mole-Rat
1996 year| Silver (.900) | 17.44 g | 33.00 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| 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#70047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The picture of a sand mole-rat. The inscription along the rim at the bottom: «ПЕСЧАННЫЙ СЛЕПЫШ» (SAND MOLE-RAT).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ПЕСЧАННЫЙ СЛЕПЫШ
Translation: SAND MOLE-RAT
Engravers: Dmitriy Yuryevich Perepelkin, Lev Sergeevich Kamshilov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
252 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 21 MAY 1996The sand mole-rat is a very rare rodent endemic to the northern Black Sea region-the sands on the left bank of the lower reaches of Dnieper in the Kherson Region. It is a protected species.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Rouble (Sand Mole-Rat) 1996 from Russia made of Silver (.900) weighing 17.44 g is that it features a unique design of a Sand Mole-Rat, a small mammal that is native to the sandy dunes of Russia's Far East region. The coin's design showcases the animal's distinctive physical characteristics, such as its large front teeth and powerful digging claws, which allow it to burrow into the sand with ease. This coin is a fascinating example of how numismatics can highlight and celebrate the natural world and its diverse inhabitants.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 ЛМД | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rouble (Sand Mole-Rat) 1996 coin.
