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25 Roubles BOLSHOI THEATRE
1993 year| Silver (.999) | 156.11 g | 60 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 25 Roubles (25 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 156.11 g |
| Diameter | 60 mm |
| Thickness | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#59468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
In the centre - a dancing ballet duet, the inscription from the left to the right along the rim: "РУССКИЙ БАЛЕТ" (RUSSIAN BALLET) and flowers ornament.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: РУССКИЙ БАЛЕТ
Translation: RUSSIAN BALLET
Engraver: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
252 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 19 APR 1993Russian ballet - a universally accepted cultural term denoting the indisputable authority of Russian choreographers, composers and ballet dancers. Russian ballet appeared in the latter half of the XVIIth century and by the beginning of the XXth century it had taken the leading position in choreography. Russian ballet first won international acclaim thanks to the Ballets Russes seasons, organised in Paris and London in 1907-1914 by Sergei Diaghilev, and the legendary Anna Pavlova. Later on Russian ballet stars such as Galina Ulanova, Maya Plisetskaya, Yekaterina Maximova and Vladimir Vasilyev contributed to its glory. The series includes 20 coins made of precious metals. Coins of the same denomination, of proof and uncirculated quality, have the same design.
Mintage figures for both mints in total.
Interesting fact
The Bolshoi Theatre coin, minted in 1993, was the first silver coin produced in Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. It was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Bolshoi Theatre, one of the most famous ballet and opera companies in the world. The coin's design features the theatre's iconic building, along with the denomination and the Russian coat of arms. The coin's mintage was limited to 50,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and theatre enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 ММД | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Roubles (BOLSHOI THEATRE) 1993 coin.
