1 Rouble (Turkmenian Eublefar (Gecko)) 1996 front 1 Rouble (Turkmenian Eublefar (Gecko)) 1996 back
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1 Rouble Turkmenian Eublefar Gecko

1996 year
Silver (.900) 17.44 g 33.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
1 Rouble (1&nbspRUR)
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
References
Numista
N#70046
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

The picture of a Turkmenian eublefar. The inscription along the rim: «ТУРКМЕНСКИЙ ЭУБЛЕФАР» (TURKMENIAN EUBLEFAR).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: ТУРКМЕНСКИЙ ЭУБЛЕФАР

Translation: TURKMENIAN EUBLEFAR

Engravers: Lev Sergeevich Kamshilov, Mikhail Andreevich Sysa

Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Edge

252 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 21 MAY 1996

The Turkmenian eublefar is an extremely rare lizard found in the Kopetdag mountains and adjacent mountain ranges of western and southern Turkmenistan. It is protected in the Kopetdag preserve.

Interesting fact

The Turkmenian Eublefar (Gecko) coin, minted in 1996, features a unique design that showcases a gecko's head on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Turkmenistan. This coin is made of .900 silver and weighs 17.44 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 25,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996 ЛМД 50000 - - - - - -

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