New commemorative coin issued
13 April 2018
News
On 13 April 2018, the Bank of Russia issues a commemorative silver coin in denomination of two rubles, dedicated to the 225th anniversary of the birth (15 April 1793) of the astronomer and geodesist Struve. The coin belongs to the Outstanding Personalities of Russia series.
The reverse side of the coin features a portrait of Struve. To the right of the portrait there is an astronomical tool against the façade of the Pulkovo Observatory building and a starry sky.
The mintage of the coin is 3,000 pcs.