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© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
3 Roubles Amur Tiger
1996 year| Silver (.900) | 34.88 g | 39.00 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 3 Roubles (3 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 34.88 g |
| Diameter | 39.00 mm |
| Thickness | 3.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
An Amur tiger standing near a fallen tree, in the background - two deers standing near a pond at the foot of a cliff overgrown with firs, above - a cedar branch. The inscription along the rim - "СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР" (PROTECT OUR WORLD).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР
Translation: PROTECT OUR WORLD
Engraver: Lev Sergeevich Kamshilov
Designers: Alexander Anatolyevich Kolodkin, Lev Arsenyevich Vitte
Edge
300 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 10 DEC 1996The Amur tiger is now found in the Maritime Territory of the Far East, while in the past its permanent habitat extended as far as the left bank of the River Amur. It is entered into the Red Book of the International Union for the Protection of Nature and Natural Resources. Hunting the Amur tiger has been banned in Russia since 1947.
Interesting fact
The Amur Tiger coin's design features an image of a tiger's head, with the inscription "Амурский тигр" (Amur Tiger) above it and the year "1996" below. The reverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of Russia and the denomination "3 РУБЛЯ" (3 Roubles).
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 ЛМД | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Roubles (Amur Tiger) 1996 coin.
