10 Roubles (Russian Ballet) 1994 front 10 Roubles (Russian Ballet) 1994 back
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10 Roubles Russian Ballet

1994 year
Palladium (.999) 15.67 g 30.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1994
Value
10 Roubles (10&nbspRUR)
Currency
Rouble (1991-1997)
Composition
Palladium (.999)
Weight
15.67 g
Diameter
30.00 mm
Thickness
2.30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1998
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#64210
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A dancing ballerina, the inscription along the rim: "РУССКИЙ БАЛЕТ" (RUSSIAN BALLET) and a flower.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: РУССКИЙ БАЛЕТ

Translation: RUSSIAN BALLET

Engraver: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova

Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Edge

111 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 07 JUN 1994 BU quality
Date of issue: 07 JUN 1994 PROOF quality

Russian ballet - a national school of dance with traditions based on Russian folk dances and the achievements of different ballet schools of the world. Russian ballet dancers, choreographers and instructors made a great contribution to the establishment of the well-known ballet schools. The ballet theatre has been existing in Russia since the middle of the XVIIIth century. The Russian school of ballet has received international recognition.

Interesting fact

The 1994 Russian Ballet 10 Rouble palladium coin features a unique design that showcases the artistry of Russian ballet. The obverse side of the coin depicts a scene from the famous ballet "Swan Lake," with a swan and a prince dancing in the foreground, while the background features a stylized image of a theater with a stage and an audience. This design was created by the Russian artist, V.A. Nikonov, and it is considered one of the most beautiful and iconic designs in the Russian Ballet series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1994 ЛМД 2000 - - - - - -

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