1 Rouble (White-Fish of the Volkhov River) 2005 front 1 Rouble (White-Fish of the Volkhov River) 2005 back
1 Rouble (White-Fish of the Volkhov River) 2005 photo
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1 Rouble White-Fish of the Volkhov River

2005 year
Silver (.925) 17 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
1 Rouble 1 RUB = USD 0.010
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
17 g
Diameter
33 mm
Thickness
2.40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#76835
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

The relief picture of a white-fish of the Volkhov River.The inscription along the rim: «ВОЛХОВСКИЙ СИГ» (WHITE-FISH OF THE VOLKHOV RIVER).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: ВОЛХОВСКИЙ СИГ

Translation: WHITE-FISH OF THE VOLKHOV RIVER

Engraver: Yuliya Sergeevna Gogol

Designer: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova

Edge

252 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 03 OCT 2005

The White-Fish of the Volkhov River (Coregonus lavaretus baeri) is spread in the south-east part of the Ladoga and in the rivers of Volkhov, Sviry, Siasy disgorged in it. It is protected by the State.

Interesting fact

The 1 Rouble (White-Fish of the Volkhov River) 2005 coin from Russia is unique in that it features a rare example of a freshwater fish, the White Fish, on its design. This coin is part of a series that highlights endangered species in Russia, raising awareness about conservation efforts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005 СПМД 10000 - - - - - -

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