25 Roubles (Lynx) 1995 front 25 Roubles (Lynx) 1995 back
25 Roubles (Lynx) 1995 photo
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25 Roubles Lynx

1995 year
Silver (.900) 173.29 g 60.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1995
Value
25 Roubles (25&nbspRUR)
Currency
Rouble (1991-1997)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
173.29 g
Diameter
60.00 mm
Thickness
6.80 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1998
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#69868
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

In the centre - a lynx walking on the trunk of a tree, to the left - two haystacks, above - the sun rising from behind the forest, below - a bird sitting on a fir branch, the inscription at the top along the rim - "СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР" (PROTECT OUR WORLD).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР

Translation: Protect our World

Engraver: Nikolay Alexandrovich Nosov

Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Edge

252 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 14 DEC 1995

The lynx - an animal of the cat family; it may be as long as 109 cm and have a tail up to 24 cm long. It is found in Eurasian and North American forests.

Interesting fact

The 1995 Russian Lynx 25 Roubles silver coin features a unique design, with the obverse side depicting a lynx, a majestic wild cat species native to Russia, while the reverse side showcases the Russian coat of arms. This coin is a non-circulating legal tender, meaning it is not meant to be used as regular currency but instead serves as a collectible item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995 ММД 5000 - - - - - -

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