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5 Roubles Riga
2016 year| Nickel plated steel | 6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 5 Roubles 5 RUB = USD 0.05 |
| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#90638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Relief image of the monument to the liberators of Riga in Riga. There are inscriptions: “РИГА” (RIGA) framed by two stars along the circumference on top, “15 ОКТЯБРЯ 1944 г.” (15TH OF OCTOBER 1944) horizontally at the bottom.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
* РИГА *
15 ОКТЯБРЯ 1944 г.
Translation:
RIGA
OCTOBER
Engraver: E.I. Novikova
Designer: Andrey Anatolyevich Brynza
Edge
12 sections by 5 corrugations each
Comment
Date of issue: 01 AUG 2016Interesting fact
The 5 Roubles (Riga) 2016 coin from Russia features a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the city of Riga's liberation from German occupation during World War I. The coin's obverse side features an image of the city's iconic Freedom Monument, while the reverse side depicts a soldier holding a flag and a laurel branch, symbolizing victory and peace. This coin is a meaningful tribute to the city's rich history and its contributions to the war effort.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 ММД | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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