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25 Roubles The Brown Bear
1993 year| Gold (.999) | 3.20 g | 16.00 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 25 Roubles (25 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.20 g |
| Diameter | 16.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#64115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Image of a bear's head on the background of fir trees to the left of it - a flower, right at the bottom - floral pattern and a bird in a circle at the bottom - the inscription: "Protect Our World."
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР
Translation: Protect Our World
Engraver: Alexey Alexandrovich Novichkov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
111 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 02 DEC 1993This series of five coins made of precious metals is dedicated to the brown bear. Brown bears are found in the Caucasus, on the Kamchatka peninsular, in Siberia and in the Maritime Territory of the Far East. A brown bear may be 2.5 metres long and weighs more than 300 kilograms. It is an omnivorous animal whose population is declining.
Interesting fact
The Brown Bear coin was part of a series of gold coins issued by the Bank of Russia in 1993 to commemorate the country's rich wildlife. The coin features an image of a brown bear, which is a symbol of strength and power in Russian culture. The coin's design was created by prominent Russian artist, Yuriy Kharuk, and it has become a popular collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 ММД | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Roubles (The Brown Bear) 1993 coin.
