3 Roubles (The Year of the Dragon) 2012 front 3 Roubles (The Year of the Dragon) 2012 back
3 Roubles (The Year of the Dragon) 2012 photo
© Bank of Russia

3 Roubles The Year of the Dragon

2012 year
Silver (.925) 33.94 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
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
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#95595
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

In the circle framed by the entire rim to the left - the image of dragon, to the right - a matted image of the half-moon.

Designer: Sergey Kozlov

Edge

300 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 03 OCT 2011

Interesting fact

The Year of the Dragon coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Bank of Russia to celebrate the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The coin features an image of a dragon on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. The dragon is depicted in a dynamic pose, curled around a stylized fireball, symbolizing power and strength. The coin's design was created by Russian artist, A. V. Bakhrushin, and was minted in a limited quantity of 10,000 pieces.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012 ММД 20000 - - - - - -

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