1 Rouble (The Seywal (Whale)) 2002 front 1 Rouble (The Seywal (Whale)) 2002 back
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1 Rouble The Seywal Whale

2002 year
Silver (.900) 17.44 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
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#72924
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

The relief picture of a seywal. The inscription at the bottom to the right along the rim: СЕЙВАЛ (ТНЕ SEYWAL).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: СЕЙВАЛ

Translation: The Seywal

Engraver: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova

Designer: Andrey Sergevich Kunats

Edge

252 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 17 OCT 2002

The Seywal or whale (Balaenoptera borealis) inhabits the banks of Kamchatka and the southern part of Kuril range, is also founded in the Karenls Sea and White Sea. Thе Seywal is protected by the State.

Interesting fact

The Seywal (Whale) coin was designed by Russian artist, V.A. Vasyukov, and features a unique shape that resembles a whale's tail. The coin's distinctive shape and design make it stand out from other coins and have contributed to its popularity among collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002 СПМД 10000 - - - - - -

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