3 Roubles (The Bear) 2012 front 3 Roubles (The Bear) 2012 back
3 Roubles (The Bear) 2012 photo
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3 Roubles The Bear

2012 year
Silver (.999) 31.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
3 Roubles 3 RUB = USD 0.031
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.5 g
Size
35 × 23 mm
Thickness
4.20 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#54394
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Bear, one of Sochi Olympics mascots.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
СОЧИ
2014

Translation: Sochi

Designer: Elena Viktorovna Kramskaya

Edge

256 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue 17 DEC 2012

Interesting fact

The Bear coin is part of a series of non-circulating coins issued by the Bank of Russia in 2012, which features various animals that are native to Russia. The Bear coin is one of the most popular coins in the series, and its design features a majestic brown bear standing on its hind legs, with its front paws resting on a tree trunk. The coin's obverse side features the coat of arms of the Russian Federation, while the reverse side features the bear design. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012 СПМД 300000 - - - - - -

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