2 Roubles (D.D. Shostakovich) 2006 front 2 Roubles (D.D. Shostakovich) 2006 back
2 Roubles (D.D. Shostakovich) 2006 photo
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2 Roubles D.D. Shostakovich

2006 year
Silver (.925) 17 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
2 Roubles 2 RUB = USD 0.021
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
17 g
Diameter
33 mm
Thickness
2.40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#77027
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

The image of composer sitting at the grand piano and hammering away the score. The inscription at the bottom in two lines: «Д. ШОСТАКОВИЧ» (D. SHOSTAKOVICH) and the dates «1906-1975», in the background – outlines of the Peter and Paul Fortress buildings reflecting in the water.

Script: Cyrillic (cursive)

Lettering:
Д. Шостакович
1906-1975

Translation: D. SHOSTAKOVICH

Engraver: Igor Maxovich Khamraev

Designers: Viktor Mikhaylovich Erokhin, Valentina Nikolaevna Cheremkhina

Edge

195 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 01 SEP 2006

Dimitry Dimitriyevich Shostakovich (1906-1975) – Russian composer whose symphonic works, operas «The Nose», «Catherine Izmaylova» (The Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk District), the ballets «The Age of Gold», «The Bolt», the music for dramatic spectacles and movies are the classic of the world musical culture of the XXth century.

Interesting fact

The 2 Roubles (D.D. Shostakovich) 2006 coin from Russia features a unique design that incorporates a musical staff and notes on the reverse side, paying tribute to the famous Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006 ММД 10000 - - - - - -

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