50 Roubles (Summer Olympic Games) 2004 front 50 Roubles (Summer Olympic Games) 2004 back
50 Roubles (Summer Olympic Games) 2004 photo
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50 Roubles Summer Olympic Games

2004 year
Gold (.900) 8.75 g 22.60 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004
Value
50 Roubles 50 RUB = USD 0.52
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
8.75 g
Diameter
22.60 mm
Thickness
1.50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#76436
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

At the top to the left – the Parthenos, lower – the inscription in two lines: «АФИНЫ 2004» (ATHENS 2004) with a Greek ornament above and under it, at the bottom – the Olympic torch, to the right – a stylized image of ancient Greek runners. The inscription at the top along the rim: «XXVIII ЛЕТНИЕ ОЛИМПИЙСКИЕ ИГРЫ» (THE XXVIIIth SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
XXVIII ЛЕТНИЕ ОЛИМПИЙСКИЕ ИГРЫ
АФИНЫ
2004

Translation:
Summer Olympic Games
Athens

Engraver: Eduard Alexeevich Tolzin

Designer: Viktor Mikhaylovich Erokhin

Edge

200 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 06 APR 2004

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Roubles (Summer Olympic Games) 2004 from Russia made of Gold (.900) weighing 8.75 g is that it was issued to commemorate the 2004 Summer Olympics, which were held in Athens, Greece. Despite being issued by Russia, the coin features an image of the Acropolis, a famous landmark in Athens, on its reverse side. This coin is a unique example of a numismatic item that celebrates a significant international event, while also showcasing the cultural and historical ties between two nations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004 ММД 2000 - - - - - -

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