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25 Roubles The Sleeping Beauty
1995 year| Gold (.999) | 3.20 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 25 Roubles (25 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.20 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A dancing ballerina and a flower, from left to right - the inscription along the rim: "СПЯЩАЯ КРАСАВИЦА" (THE SLEEPING BEAUTY).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СПЯЩАЯ КРАСАВИЦА
Translation: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Engravers: Nikolay Alexandrovich Nosov, Alexey Alexeevich Korolyuk
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
111 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 16 JUN 1995The ballet "The Sleeping Beauty" was created by the great Russian composer Peter Tchaikovsky in 1889. It was first performed on the stage of St. Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre on January 3, 1890. Based on Charles Perault's fairy tale about the anguished love between Princess Aurora and Prince Desire and the triumph of good over evil, it was choreographed by Marius Petipa. The libretto to the ballet was written by I. A. Vsevolzhsky, Director of the Imperial Theatres.
Interesting fact
The 1995 Russian 25 Roubles coin, also known as "The Sleeping Beauty," features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins. The coin's obverse side depicts a sleeping beauty, surrounded by a wreath of flowers, while the reverse side features the Russian coat of arms and the inscription "25 Roubles." This coin is made of 99.9% gold and weighs 3.20 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 ММД | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Roubles (The Sleeping Beauty) 1995 coin.
