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3 Roubles The Brown Bear
1993 year| Silver (.900) | 34.88 g | 39.00 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| 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#45822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A brown bear with fir-trees in the background, to the left - a church and a palace, to the right above - an ornament in the form of a bird perched on twig, the inscription at the bottom along the rim: "СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР" (PROTECT OUR WORLD).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР
Translation: PROTECT OUR WORLD
Engraver: Vasiliy Maximovich Nikischenko
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
300 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 02 DEC 1993This series of five coins made of precious metals is dedicated to the brown bear. Brown bears are found in the Caucasus, on the Kamchatka peninsular, in Siberia and in the Maritime Territory of the Far East. A brown bear may be 2.5 metres long and weighs more than 300 kilograms. It is an omnivorous animal whose population is declining.
Interesting fact
The Brown Bear coin was part of a series of non-circulating coins issued by the Central Bank of Russia in 1993 to promote the country's wildlife conservation efforts. The coin features a beautiful image of a brown bear, a symbol of Russia's natural heritage, on its obverse side. The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of the Russian Federation and the inscription "3 Roubles." The coin was made of silver (.900) and weighs 34.88 grams. It's a unique and collectible coin that not only showcases Russia's rich wildlife but also serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 ММД | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Roubles (The Brown Bear) 1993 coin.
