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3 Roubles The European Beaver
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 33.94 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 3 Roubles 3 RUB = USD 0.031 |
| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 33.94 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#79439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
On the water surface - the head of a swimming beaver, inscriptions along the rim, on top: "СОХРАНИМ" (PROTECT), below: "НАШ МИР" (OUR WORLD).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
СОХРАНИМ
НАШ МИР
Translation:
PROTECT
OUR WORLD
Engraver: Lidiya Alexandrovna Evdokimova
Designer: Sergey Vladilenovich Sutyagin
Edge
300 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 01 JUL 2008The European Beaver is the biggest rodent of Europe. The corpse of a mature male individual can reach one meter in length (without tale) and 30 Kilos in weight. The colonies of the European Beaver inhabit forest rivers. Because of valuable fur it is the object of hunting.
Interesting fact
The European Beaver coin, minted in 2008, was part of a series of coins issued by the Bank of Russia to promote the conservation of endangered species. The European Beaver, also known as Castor fiber, is a large semi-aquatic rodent that plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems in Europe. By featuring this species on the coin, the Bank of Russia aimed to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the natural world and preserving biodiversity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 СПМД | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Roubles (The European Beaver) 2008 coin.
