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50 Roubles The Brown Bear
1993 year| Gold (.999) | 7.89 g | 22.60 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| 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#64117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A brown bear cub against the background of fir-trees and grass, to the right - two wooden cabins; the inscription at the bottom along the rim: "СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР" (PROTECT OUR WORLD).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР
Translation: Protect Our World
Engraver: Alexey Alexandrovich Novichkov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
111 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 02 DEC 1993This series of five coins made of precious metals is dedicated to the brown bear. Brown bears are found in the Caucasus, on the Kamchatka peninsular, in Siberia and in the Maritime Territory of the Far East. A brown bear may be 2.5 metres long and weighs more than 300 kilograms. It is an omnivorous animal whose population is declining.
Interesting fact
The 1993 Russian 50 Rouble Gold Coin featuring the Brown Bear has a unique feature - it has a mirror-like finish, giving it a distinctive look that sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 ММД | 1480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Roubles (The Brown Bear) 1993 coin.
