New circulating types:
Since 2009 new varieties of the coins with denominations of 1, 2 and 5 roubles can be found. Material is different, as they now have a steel core, thus, they are magnetic.
(information and images by Antony)
LINK: Bank of Russia
This year Russian National Bank issued new commemorative 2 roubles and 5 roubles coins. It is very interesting, because it is first time when 5 rouble coin became commemorative. The theme of this new coins is the War of 1812. Pictures you can see on russian web-site, which have all new issues http://coinsmoscow.ru/shop/en__category__jubilejnye-monety-5-rublej-2-rublja-200-let-pobedy/.
ReplyDeleteSo in total it is 2 roubles - 17 coins. And 5 roubles - 10 coins. 10 roubles also will be in this series, picture you can see on web-site of Cental Bank of Russia http://cbr.ru/bank-notes_coins/base_of_memorable_coins/coins1.asp?cat_num=5714-0017
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Saveliy