3 Roubles (Polar Bear) 1997 front 3 Roubles (Polar Bear) 1997 back
3 Roubles (Polar Bear) 1997 photo
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3 Roubles Polar Bear

1997 year
Silver (.900) 34.88 g 39.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
3 Roubles (3&nbspRUR)
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
References
Numista
N#70183
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

The picture of a polar bear on the edge of an ice floe hunting an emerged walrus. The inscription along the rim: «СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР» (PROTECT OUR WORLD).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР

Translation: PROTECT OUR WORLD

Engraver: Lev Arsenyevich Vitte

Designers: Lev Arsenyevich Vitte, Alexander Anatolyevich Kolodkin

Edge

300 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 22 DEC 1997

The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a carnivorous animal and a typical representative of the Arctic. The polar bear can be found on the cost of Arctic Ocean, and in the ice of Arctic Regions. It reaches 3 meters in length and over 700 kg in weight. In Russia it inhabits Franz Joseph Land and Vrangel Island. The polar bear swims and dives well, it feeds chiefly on seals. The polar bear is under the threat of disappearance and is protected. The hunting on the polar bear is completely forbidden in Russia. The nursery was set up on Vrangel Island in 1976.

Interesting fact

The 1997 Russian Polar Bear silver coin features a unique design that showcases the majesty of the polar bear in its natural habitat. The obverse side of the coin depicts a polar bear standing on its hind legs, while the reverse side features a map of the Arctic region, highlighting the coin's connection to the North Pole. This coin is a rare and beautiful collector's item that is sure to fascinate coin enthusiasts and animal lovers alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 ММД 10000 - - - - - -

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