3 Roubles (The Discovery of Antarctica) 2020 front 3 Roubles (The Discovery of Antarctica) 2020 back
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3 Roubles The Discovery of Antarctica

2020 year
Silver (.925) 33.94 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2020
Value
3 Roubles 3 RUB = USD 0.031
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
33.94 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
3.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#192740
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

The relief images of sailing sloops and, at the bottom, a guiding star; a contour image of Antarctica and two penguins, laser treated for a matte finish, is located in the upper right part of the coin; the coloured finish imitates the aurora borealis; the inscription along the rim reads ‘200-ЛЕТИЕ ОТКРЫТИЯ АНТАРКТИДЫ’ (200th anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: 200-ЛЕТИЕ ОТКРЫТИЯ АНТАРКТИДЫ

Translation: anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica

Engraver: Alexey Vladimirovich Gnidin

Designer: Elena Viktorovna Kramskaya

Edge

300 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue 14 JAN 2020

Interesting fact

The Discovery of Antarctica coin features a unique design that showcases the continent's icy landscape, complete with a penguin and a ship in the background. The coin's obverse side features the Russian coat of arms, while the reverse side depicts a stunning representation of the Antarctic terrain. The coin's unique design makes it a standout among other coins, and its silver composition only adds to its appeal.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020 СПМД 3000 - - - - - -

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