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3 Roubles Vitte’s Emission Law
1997 year| Silver (.900) | 34.88 g | 39.00 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 3 Roubles (3 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 34.88 g |
| Diameter | 39.00 mm |
| Thickness | 3.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#55967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The portrait of S.Y. Vitte, to the left – a scroll with the three-line inscription «ЭМИССИОННЫЙ ЗАКОН 1897 г.» (THE 1897 EMISSION LAW), below — a 100-ruble banknote of the State Bank of Russia issued in 1898 and two coins, at the bottom – Vitte’s facsimile signature.
Script: Cyrillic (cursive)
Lettering: ЭМИССИОННЫЙ ЗАКОН 1897г.
Translation: The Emission Law
Engraver: Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Kharlamov
Designers: Alexander Anatolyevich Kolodkin, Alexander Vladimirovich Kudin
Edge
300 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 29 AUG 1997The 1895-1897 currency reform carried out by Sergei Yulievich Vitte (1849-1915) put the gold currency into circulation, and enhanced domestic and foreign exchange rate of the ruble. The gold coin became the main means of payment. The paper money was also in circulation and was freely exchanged for gold at a fixed rate.
Interesting fact
The 3 Roubles (Vitte's Emission Law) 1997 coin from Russia is made of .900 silver, which means it contains 90% silver and 10% other metals. This makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 ММД | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Roubles (Vitte’s Emission Law) 1997 coin.
