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3 Roubles Polar Bear
1997 year| Silver (.900) | 34.88 g | 39.00 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| 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#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 1997The 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Roubles (Polar Bear) 1997 coin.
