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25 Roubles

1993 year
Copper-nickel clad steel 3.85 g 22 mm
Description
Location
Spitsbergen (Norway)
Issuing company
Arktikugol (Арктикуголь)
Type
Token
Year
1993
Value
25 Roubles (25&nbspRUR)
Currency
Rouble (1991-1997)
Composition
Copper-nickel clad steel
Weight
3.85 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15723
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

Value within circle, legend around with date below.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ
25
РУБЛЕЙ
ММД
1993

Translation:
Russian Federation
25 Roubles
MMD

Edge

Plain

Comment

Sovereignty of Norway over all the arctic archipelago of Svalbard including Spitsbergen islands (1920-)
However, 40 signatory countries of the 1920 treaty have the right to conduct commercial activities on the archipelago without discrimination.
Accordingly, Trust Arktikugol (literally "Arctic Coal") is a Russian coal mining company which operates on the islands of Spitsbergen in Svalbard, Norway and has independence over its activities (1920 treaty).
Rouble coins (token) for use by company employees were legal tenders.
First Rouble (1922-1991) had Kopeyki coins issues and Second Rouble (1991-1997) has only Rouble coins issues.




© Image courtesy of Kladokop

Interesting fact

The 1993 25 Roubles coin made of Copper-nickel clad steel is a rare and unique coin, as it was minted during a time of economic transition in Russia. The coin's design features the Russian coat of arms on one side and the denomination and year on the other. It's interesting to note that the coin's weight of 3.85 grams is relatively light compared to other coins of similar denomination, which makes it stand out among collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993 ММД 77700 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Roubles 1993 coin.