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3 Roubles The Year of the Dog
2006 year| Silver (.925) | 33.94 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| 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#77024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
In the ring framed by the solid rim – the profile picture of a dog’s head to the left, to the right – the matted image of the half-moon.
Designer: Sergey Kozlov
Edge
300 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 10 JAN 2006The dog is one of the 12 symbols of the Lunar Calendar.
Interesting fact
The Year of the Dog coin is part of a series of coins issued by the Central Bank of Russia to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The series started in 2004 and features a different animal each year, with the Dog being the 11th animal in the cycle. The coin's design features a playful dog sitting on a bed of flowers, surrounded by the inscription "Year of the Dog" in Russian and Chinese characters. The coin was minted in a limited quantity of 10,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 ММД | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Roubles (The Year of the Dog) 2006 coin.
