© Ulmo
© Ulmo
3 Roubles Armenian Earthquake Relief
1989 year| Copper-nickel | 14.35 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Soviet Union (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Soviet Union (1922-1991) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 3 Roubles (3 SUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1961-1991) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.35 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Five stylized hands holding up a bowl with smoke rising; pair of wings behind.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЗОНА ЗЕМЛЕТРЯСЕНИЯ•МИЛОСЕРДИЯ•СОЗИДАНИЯ
АРМЕНИЯ
7.12.1988
Translation:
Area Earthquake – Compassion - Creation
Armenia
Edge
Smooth with incuse lettering
Lettering: ТРИ РУБЛЯ ⋆ ТРИ РУБЛЯ ⋆
Translation: Three Roubles * Three Roubles
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to raise funds for the relief efforts following the devastating Spitak earthquake that struck Armenia in 1988, which killed over 25,000 people and left many more homeless. The coin's design features a stylized image of a hand holding a torch, symbolizing hope and solidarity with the Armenian people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Roubles (Armenian Earthquake Relief) 1989 coin.
