2 Roubles V.P. Chkalov
2004 year| Silver (.925) | 17 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#28946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
To the left, against the background of the non-stop flight route Moscow – the North Pole – Vancouver (USA) – the airplane and inscriptions in two lines: at the top –«США ВАНКУВЕР» (USA VANCOUVER), at the bottom "МОСКВА СССР" (MOSCOW USSR), to the right – a portrait of V.P.Chkalov and the dates in two lines «1904-1938», the inscription at the bottom along the rim – «В.П. ЧКАЛОВ» (V.P. CHKALOV).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
США
ВАНКУВЕР
1904
1938
МОСКВА
СССР
В.П.ЧКАЛОВ
Translation:
USA VANCOUVER
MOSCOW USSR
V.P. CHKALOV
Engraver: Eduard Alexeevich Tolzin
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
195 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 02 FEB 2004Valery Pavlovich Chkalov (b.1904 – d.1938) – test pilot, the Hero of Soviet Union (1936), who developed some new stunts. In 1936-1937 he completed non stop flights from Moscow to Island Udd (now Island Chkalov in the Far East), and from Moscow to Vancouver (USA) via the North Pole both with the team consisting of G. F. Baydukov and A. V. Belyakov. Chkalov was gone by testing a new fighter.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Valery Pavlovich Chkalov, a famous Russian pilot and hero who set several aviation records, including the first non-stop flight from Moscow to the United States in 1937.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 ММД | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Roubles (V.P. Chkalov) 2004 coin.
