2 Roubles I.M. Frank

2008 year


Silver (.925)	17 g	33 mm

Description

Issuer	Russia
Period	Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2008
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#68288
Rarity index	93%

Reverse

To the left - the portrait of the scientist, to the right - the graphic model of the Vavilov-Cherenkov radiation, inscriptions along the rim, above: "И.М. ФРАНК" (I.M. Frank), below - dates: "1908-1990".

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
И.М. ФРАНК
1908-1990

Translation: I.M. Frank

Engraver: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova

Designer: Anton Dmitrievich Schablykin

Edge

195 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 01 OCT 2008

Ilya Mikhaylovich Frank (1908-1990) - physicist, laureate of the Nobel price (1958) for the discovery and interpretation of Vavilov-Cherenkov effect. His main works are in the field of theoretic and experimental research of physical characteristics of plasma, astrophysics, radiowaves and acceleration of particles. Under guidance of Frank the impulsive speedy neutron reactor was built.

Interesting fact

The 2 Roubles (I.M. Frank) 2008 coin from Russia features a unique design that showcases the artwork of Ivan Martynovich Frank, a renowned Russian artist and sculptor. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Frank, while the reverse side features a depiction of his famous sculpture, "The Worker and the Kolkhoz Woman," which symbolizes the unity of workers and peasants in Soviet society. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and art enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2008 СПМД	5000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Roubles (I.M. Frank) 2008 coin.