On 30 May 2022, the Bank of Russia issues a commemorative silver three-ruble coin ‘The 100th Anniversary of the Illegal Intelligence’ (Catalogue No.
The silver three-ruble coin (fine metal content 31.1 g, fineness 925/1,000) has a round shape and is 39.0 mm in diameter.
The obverse and the reverse of the coin have a relief rim along the circumference.
The obverse of the coin features a relief image of the National Coat of Arms of the Russian Federation and the inscriptions: ‘РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ’ (RUSSIAN FEDERATION), ‘БАНК РОССИИ’ (BANK OF RUSSIA), the coin denomination: ‘3 РУБЛЯ’ (3 RUBLES), the year of issue: ‘2022 г.’ (2022), the chemical symbol of the metal according to Mendeleev’s Periodic Table of Elements, fineness, the St. Petersburg Mint trademark, and fine metal content.
The reverse of the coin features a relief image of the monument in honour of Russian intelligence officers ‘Отечество, доблесть, честь’ (Fatherland, Valour, Honour) against the background of the image of the main entrance to the headquarters of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service laser treated for matte finishing. There are relief inscriptions along the circumference: ‘БЕЗ ПРАВА НА СЛАВУ ВО СЛАВУ ДЕРЖАВЫ’ (WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO GLORY FOR THE GLORY OF THE STATE), ‘УПРАВЛЕНИЕ С’ (DIRECTORATE S), ‘100 ЛЕТ’ (100 YEARS), ‘СВР РОССИИ’ (RUSSIA’S SVR) separated by the images of a small emblem of the illegal intelligence service and a laurel branch.
The edge of the coin is corrugated.
The coin is minted in proof quality.
The mintage of the coin is 3.0 thousand pcs.
The new coin is legal tender of the Russian Federation and is mandatory for acceptance for all kinds of payments without any restrictions at its face value.
The reference to the Press Service is mandatory if you intend to use this material.
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