1 Rouble (The Small Cormorant) 2003 front 1 Rouble (The Small Cormorant) 2003 back
1 Rouble (The Small Cormorant) 2003 photo
© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)

1 Rouble The Small Cormorant

2003 year
Silver (.900) 17.44 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
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#74095
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

The relief picture of a small cormorant. The inscription at the top along the rim: "МАЛЫЙ БАКЛАН" (THE SMALL CORMORANT).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: МАЛЫЙ БАКЛАН

Translation: THE SMALL CORMORANT

Engraver: Andrey Sergevich Kunats

Designer: Andrey Sergevich Kunats

Edge

252 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 02 OCT 2003

The small cormorant (Phalacrocorax pygmaeus) inhabits the lower delta of Volga, and the northern coast of the Caspian Sea and is protected by the State.

Interesting fact

The Small Cormorant coin was designed by Russian artist, V.A. Vasyukov, and features an image of a small cormorant bird perched on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by water. The coin's design is notable for its intricate details and realistic portrayal of the bird's feathers and the surrounding environment. The use of silver and the coin's weight of 17.44 grams also add to its value and collectibility.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003 СПМД 10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rouble (The Small Cormorant) 2003 coin.