Issue of coin made of base metal

On 10 October 2017, the Bank of Russia issues a commemorative coin in denomination of 10 rubles „Tambov Region” of the series „Russian Federation”.

The coin has a round shape, with a 27.0 mm diameter. The coin is combined and consists of two parts: a disc made of white metal and an outer ring around the disc made of yellow metal. The coin has a rim raised on both sides along the circumference. The edge of the coin is corrugated and has an inscription „ДЕСЯТЬ РУБЛЕЙ” (TEN RUBLES) recurring twice and divided by asterisks.

The obverse side of the coin has inscriptions along the circumference: „БАНК РОССИИ” (BANK OF RUSSIA) on top, „2017” at the bottom. On the left and on the right sides of the outer ring of the coin there are stylised images of laurel and oak branches respectively, going over to the disc. In the centre of the disc there is an indication of the face value of the coin the figure „10” and the inscription „РУБЛЕЙ” (RUBLES). Inside the figure „0” there is a protective element in the form of the figure „10” and an inscription „РУБ” (RUB) visible when changing the angles of vision. In the lower part of the disc there is a trademark of the Mint.

The reverse side of the coin has a relief image of an emblem of the Tambov Region encircled by inscriptions: „РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ” (THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION) at the top and „ТАМБОВСКАЯ ОБЛАСТЬ” (THE TAMBOV REGION) at the bottom.

The mintage of the coin is 10.0 million pcs.

The coin is a legal tender of the Russian Federation. It is obligatory for acceptance for all kinds of payments without any restrictions at their face value.

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