© Mongolian Coins
250 Tögrög Soyuz 39 - Saljut
1994 year| Silver (.925) | 31.47 g | 38.4 mm |
| Issuer | Mongolia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1992-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 250 Tögrög (250 MNT) |
| Currency | Tögrög (1925-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#114759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two Russian spacecraft. Soyuz 39 - Saljut 6 in space.
Lettering:
SOYUZ 39 ∙ SALJUT 6
250
TӨГРӨГ
Translation: 250 Tögrög
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the first joint Soviet-Mongolian space mission, Soyuz 39-Saljut 6, which took place in 1981. The coin features an image of the Soyuz spacecraft and the Saljut 6 space station on one side, and the Mongolian coat of arms on the other. It was minted in a limited quantity of 25,000 pieces and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and space enthusiasts.