5 Roubles (The Russian Geographic Society) 2015 front 5 Roubles (The Russian Geographic Society) 2015 back
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5 Roubles The Russian Geographic Society

2015 year
Nickel plated steel 6.00 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2015
Value
5 Roubles 5 RUB = USD 0.05
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
6.00 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.80 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#77483
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

In the centre – the image of a globe standing on a book, surrounded by a scroll, a telescope and olive branches, under them – the inscription: "ОСНОВАНО в 1845 г." (FOUNDED in 1845), the inscription along the rim: "РУССКОЕ ГЕОГРАФИЧЕСКОЕ ОБЩЕСТВО" (RUSSIAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY) divided below by a dot.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
РУССКОЕ ГЕОГРАФИЧЕСКОЕ ОБЩЕСТВО
ОСНОВАНО в 1845 г.

Translation:
RUSSIAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
FOUNDED in

Engraver: Eduard Alexeevich Tolzin

Designer: Anton Dmitrievich Schablykin

Edge

12 sections by 5 corrugations each

Comment

Date of issue: 28 SEP 2015

Interesting fact

The 5 Roubles coin issued by the Russian Geographic Society in 2015 features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a map of Russia, while the reverse side features an image of a compass, symbolizing the importance of exploration and discovery in Russian history. The coin's design was created by prominent Russian artist, A. V. Bakhirev, and its unique design makes it stand out from other coins in the series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015 ММД 5000000 - - - - - -

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