On issuing of commemorative coin of precious metals
On June 3, 2015 the Central Bank of the Russian Federation issues a commemorative coin of precious metals:
A silver proof coin in denomination of 3 Roubles — „Holy Ascension Army Cathedral, Novocherkassk” (catalogue number
Description of the coin of precious metals:
A silver proof coin in denomination of 3 Roubles (fine metal content 31,1 g, fineness 925/1000, diameter 39,0 mm, mintage 3000 pcs), has the rim raised on both sides of the coin along the circumference. The edge of the coin is corrugated.
The obverse: a relief image of the Emblem of the Bank of Russia — a two-headed eagle with wings down, and a semicircular inscription under it „БАНК РОССИИ” (BANK OF RUSSIA), framed with a circle of beads. Inscriptions along the rim divided by dots indicate the denomination of the coin „ТРИ РУБЛЯ” (THREE ROUBLES) and the year of issue „2015”, between them there is an indication of the metal according to the D.I. Mendeleyev Periodic System of Elements, purity, trade mark of the Moscow mint and fine precious metal content.
The reverse side of the coin bears a relief image of Holy Ascension army cathedral. There are inscriptions along the circumference — „СВЯТО-ВОЗНЕСЕНСКИЙ ВОЙСКОВОЙ СОБОР” (HOLY ASCENSION ARMY CATHEDRAL) on top and „НОВОЧЕРКАССК” (NOVOCHERKASSK) at the bottom.
The coins are legal tender of the Russian Federation. They are obligatory for acceptance for all kinds of payments without any restrictions at their face value.
The reference to the Press Service is mandatory if you intend to use this material.
02.06.2015 00.00.00