3 Roubles (The Year of the Cock) 2005 front 3 Roubles (The Year of the Cock) 2005 back
3 Roubles (The Year of the Cock) 2005 photo
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3 Roubles The Year of the Cock

2005 year
Silver (.925) 33.94 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
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
References
Numista
N#76688
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

In the ring framed by the solid rim – the profile picture of a cock to the left, to the right – the matted image of the half-moon.

Designer: Sergey Kozlov

Edge

300 Corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 13 JAN 2005

The Cock is one of the 12 symbols of the Lunar Calendar.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it is part of a series of coins issued by the Bank of Russia to celebrate the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The Year of the Cock coin was released in 2005 and features an image of a rooster on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver and the unique design make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005 ММД 15000 - - - - - -

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