10 000 Roubles (The European Beaver) 2008 front 10 000 Roubles (The European Beaver) 2008 back
10 000 Roubles (The European Beaver) 2008 photo
© Bank of Russia

10 000 Roubles The European Beaver

2008 year
Gold (.999) 1003.4 g 100 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
10 000 Roubles 10 000 RUB = USD 104
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
1003.4 g
Diameter
100 mm
Thickness
8.50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#79457
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Against the background of the water surface - the pair of beavers, to the left of them - a bush. In the background - the floating duck and small island with trees. The inscriptions along the rim, above: "СОХРАНИМ" (PROTECT), below: "НАШ МИР" (OUR WORLD).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
СОХРАНИМ
НАШ МИР

Translation:
Protect
Our World

Engraver: Eduard Alexeevich Tolzin

Designers: Fedor Sergeevich Andronov, Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Edge

360 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 01 JUL 2008

Interesting fact

The European Beaver coin, minted in 2008, was the first 10,000 rouble gold coin issued by the Bank of Russia. It has a diameter of 70 mm and a thickness of 12 mm, making it a substantial and impressive coin. The coin's design features an image of a beaver on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. The beaver is depicted in a naturalistic style, with detailed fur texture and a lifelike expression. The coin's gold content is 99.9%, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008 ММД 100 - - - - - -

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