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100 Roubles Snow Leopard
2000 year| Silver (.900) | 1111.12 g | 100 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 100 Roubles 100 RUB = USD 1.04 |
| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 1111.12 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Thickness | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#71700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two snow leopards among rocks, in the background to the left - a village, trees, rocks, to the right - two mountain goats, in the horizon - outlines of mountains. The inscription along the rim - "СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР" (PROTECT OUR WORLD).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР
Translation: Protect Our World
Engraver: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
360 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 07 DEC 2000The snow leopard (Uncia uncia Schreber) inhabits the Primorsky Territory in the Far East. His body and tail reach 130 cm and 105 cm in length accordingly. The snow leopard is under the threat of disappearance owing to the food reducing and to catching him for zoos (it also breeds in the need). The snow leopard is entered into the Red Data Book of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
Interesting fact
The 100 Roubles (Snow Leopard) 2000 coin from Russia is unique in that it features a rare animal species, the snow leopard, which is native to the country's mountainous regions. The coin's design showcases the majestic creature in its natural habitat, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Additionally, the coin's weight of 1111.12 grams is a notable feature, as it is not a standard weight for coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 СПМД | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Roubles (Snow Leopard) 2000 coin.
