100 Roubles (Polar Bear) 1997 front 100 Roubles (Polar Bear) 1997 back
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100 Roubles Polar Bear

1997 year
Silver (.900) 1111.12 g 100 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
100 Roubles (100&nbspRUR)
Currency
Rouble (1991-1997)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
1111.12 g
Diameter
100 mm
Thickness
15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1998
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#70194
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The picture of two polar bears in ice-hummocks with a log-hut on the seaside and a fisherman in a boat. The inscription along the rim: «СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР» (PROTECT OUR WORLD).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР

Translation: PROTECT OUR WORLD)

Engravers: Andrey Sergevich Kunats, Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Edge

360 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 22 DEC 1997

The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a carnivorous animal and a typical representative of the Arctic. The polar bear can be found on the cost of Arctic Ocean, and in the ice of Arctic Regions. It reaches 3 meters in length and over 700 kg in weight. In Russia it inhabits Franz Joseph Land and Vrangel Island. The polar bear swims and dives well, it feeds chiefly on seals. The polar bear is under the threat of disappearance and is protected. The hunting on the polar bear is completely forbidden in Russia. The nursery was set up on Vrangel Island in 1976.

Interesting fact

The 1997 Russian Polar Bear 100 Rouble silver coin features a unique design element - a polar bear's paw print on the obverse side, which adds an extra layer of authenticity and distinctiveness to the coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 ММД 1000 - - - - - -

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