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100 Roubles The European Beaver
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 1083.74 g | 100 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 100 Roubles 100 RUB = USD 1.04 |
| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1083.74 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Thickness | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#79452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
On the background of the water surface - the family of beavers: two mature individuals and a baby, in the background - a swimming beaver, behind it at the bank - the "house" built by beavers of twigs. The inscriptions along the rim, above: "СОХРАНИМ" (PROTECT), below: "НАШ МИР" (OUR WORLD).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
СОХРАНИМ
НАШ МИР
Translation:
Protect
Our World
Engraver: Alexander Nikolaevich Bessonov
Designer: Sergey Vladilenovich Sutyagin
Edge
360 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 01 JUL 2008Interesting fact
The European Beaver coin, minted in 2008, was the first non-circulating coin produced by the Bank of Russia to feature a animal that is not a traditional symbol of Russia. The beaver was chosen to highlight the importance of conservation and protecting endangered species.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 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 (The European Beaver) 2008 coin.
