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50 Roubles Sable
1994 year| Gold (.999) | 7.89 g | 22.60 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 50 Roubles (50 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 7.89 g |
| Diameter | 22.60 mm |
| Thickness | 1.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#69812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A sable sitting on a tree, to the right - two boats, the inscription along the rim: "СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР" (PROTECT OUR WORLD).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР
Translation: PROTECT OUR WORLD
Engraver: Igor Sergeevich Komshilov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
134 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 25 OCT 1994The sable, an extremely quick animal with exquisite fur, lives in coniferous forests from the north of the Ural mountains to the Pacific ocean. Russians have hunted the sable, highly valued for its fur, since olden times and the animal is represented in the coat of arms of the old Russian cities of Irkutsk, Yakutsk and Verkhoturye.
Interesting fact
The 1994 Russian 50 Rouble Sable coin made of .999 gold and weighing 7.89 grams is a unique and valuable collector's item. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare design, with a sable (a small mammal native to Russia) on the obverse side, and the Russian coat of arms on the reverse side. This design was created by the prominent Russian artist, Yuriy Kharuk, and it's considered one of the most beautiful coin designs in the world. Additionally, the coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable asset for collectors and investors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 ММД | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Roubles (Sable) 1994 coin.
