2 Roubles (Northern Sheatfish) 2014 front 2 Roubles (Northern Sheatfish) 2014 back
2 Roubles (Northern Sheatfish) 2014 photo
© Bank of Russia

2 Roubles Northern Sheatfish

2014 year
Silver (.925) 17 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2014
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#64888
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

The relief image of a Soldatov's catfish, in front of it – a weed bush, to the left above – the inscription along the rim: "СОМ СОЛДАТОВА" (SOLDATOV'S CATFISH).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: СОМ СОЛДАТОВА

Translation: Soldatov's catfish

Engraver: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova

Designer: Anton Dmitrievich Schablykin

Edge

195 corrugation

Comment

Date of issue: 01 APR 2014

Interesting fact

The Northern Sheatfish coin is part of a series of coins issued by the Bank of Russia to promote the conservation of endangered species in Russia. The Northern Sheatfish, also known as the Siberian Sturgeon, is a critically endangered species of sturgeon that is native to the rivers and lakes of Northern Russia. By featuring this species on a coin, the Bank of Russia aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting Russia's biodiversity and the need to conserve its natural resources.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2014 ММД 5000 - - - - - -

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