2 Roubles Smolensk

2000 year


Nickel brass	5.1 g	23 mm

Description

Issuer	Russia
Period	Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	2000
Value	2 Roubles 2 RUB = USD 0.021
Currency	Rouble (1998-date)
Composition	Nickel brass
Weight	5.1 g
Diameter	23 mm
Thickness	1.8 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#6691
Rarity index	11%

Reverse

Two artillerymen loading the "Katyusha" (multiple rocket projector), to the left - a "Katyusha" firing a volley, lower - the Gold Star Medal, in the background - outlines of the city of Smolensk, at the bottom - the inscription along the rim: "СМОЛЕНСК" (SMOLENSK).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: СМОЛЕНСК

Translation: Smolensk

Engraver: Alexander Sergeevich Khazov

Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Edge

Segmented reeding

Comment

Date of issue: 04 MAY 2000

The highest distinction class "Hero City" accompanied by the awarding with the Lenin Order and the Gold Star Medal has been conferred on the city of Smolensk in 1985 for the mass heroism and courage of its defenders displayed in the struggle for freedom and independence of the Motherland during the Great Patriotic War.

Interesting fact

The Smolensk 2 Roubles coin was issued in 2000 to commemorate the 850th anniversary of the city of Smolensk, which is located in western Russia. The coin features an image of the Smolensk Kremlin, a historic fortress that dates back to the 14th century, on one side, and the Russian coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in nickel brass and weighs 5.1 grams. It's a unique and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in Russian history or numismatics.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2000 ММД	10000000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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