2 Roubles (Kerch) 2017 front 2 Roubles (Kerch) 2017 back
2 Roubles (Kerch) 2017 photo
© Bank of Russia

2 Roubles Kerch

2017 year
Nickel plated steel 5.0 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2017
Value
2 Roubles 2 RUB = USD 0.021
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
5.0 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#109412
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

The reverse side of the coin “The Hero City of Kerch” has the image of Kerch-Eltigen landing operation in the centre, the image of the medal “Gold Star” in the left part, and the inscription “КЕРЧЬ” (KERCH) along the circumference at the bottom.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: КЕРЧЬ

Translation: Kerch

Engraver: Alexey Vladimirovich Gnidin

Designers: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov, Sergey Alexandrovich Kornilov

Edge

12 sections with 7 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 20 APR 2017

Interesting fact

The 2 Roubles (Kerch) 2017 coin from Russia features a unique design that commemorates the 150th anniversary of the city of Kerch, which is located in Crimea. The coin's design includes an image of the city's historic center, as well as the Kerch Strait Bridge, which connects Crimea to the Russian mainland. This bridge was completed in 2018 and is considered one of the longest bridges in Europe. The coin's design also includes the inscription "Керчь" (Kerch) and the dates "1867-2017" to mark the 150th anniversary of the city's founding.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017 ММД 5000000 - - - - - -

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