3 Roubles (The dam Dnieproges) 2001 front 3 Roubles (The dam Dnieproges) 2001 back
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3 Roubles The dam Dnieproges

2001 year
Silver (.900) 34.88 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
3 Roubles 3 RUB = USD 0.031
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
34.88 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
3.30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#28967
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

To the left — the letters ГТСК (the Russian abbreviation for the State Labour Savings-Bank) intertwined by a ribbon, and the dam Dnieproges (the hydro-electric power station on the Dniepr River), to the right — a savings-book, in the background — a tractor on the plough-land, above it — the rising sun, the inscription along the rim: «СБЕРЕГАТЕЛЬНОЕ ДЕЛО В РОССИИ» (THE SAVINGS-AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: СБЕРЕГАТЕЛЬНОЕ ДЕЛО В РОССИИ

Translation: The Savings-Affairs in Russia

Engraver: Viktor Ivanovich Markov

Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Edge

300 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 24 OCT 2001

The Decree of the Emperor Nikolai I from October 30, 1841 marked the beginning of founding the first savings-banks in Russia. The savings-affairs, being one of the oldest trends in the activities of credit institutes of Russia, make it possible for citizens of the country to organize their monetary savings and to form the long-term resources for crediting the real sector of the Russian economy.

Interesting fact

The 3 Roubles (The dam Dnieproges) 2001 coin from Russia features a unique design that showcases the Dnieproges Dam, which is a hydroelectric dam located on the Dnieper River in Ukraine. The dam was completed in 1980 and is one of the largest dams in Europe, with a capacity of over 1,000 MW. The coin's design highlights the dam's impressive scale and engineering, making it a fascinating collector's item for anyone interested in infrastructure and technology.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001 ММД 17500 - - - - - -

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