1 Rouble (Sergei Korolev) 2017 front 1 Rouble (Sergei Korolev) 2017 back
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1 Rouble Sergei Korolev

2017 year
Nickel plated steel 4.65 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Transnistria
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
1 Rouble (1&nbspPRB)
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
References
Numista
N#130692
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

Portrait of Sergei Pavlovich Korolev.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
С.П. КОРОЛЁВ
1907-1966

Translation: S.P. Korolev

Edge

Plain

Comment

Sergei Pavlovich Korolev (1907-1966) worked as the lead Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer during the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union in the 1950s and 1960s. He is considered by many as the father of practical astronautics. He was involved in the development of the R-7 Rocket, Sputnik 1, and launching Laika and the first human being into space.

Interesting fact

The coin features an image of Sergei Korolev, a Soviet engineer and designer who played a crucial role in the development of Soviet spacecraft and rockets. He is often referred to as the "Chief Designer" of the Soviet space program and is credited with overseeing the development of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, as well as the first human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin in 1961. The coin's design serves as a tribute to Korolev's contributions to space exploration and the advancement of science.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  50000 - - - - - -

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