100 Roubles Polar Bear

Features

Issuer Russia
Period Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1997
Value 100 Roubles (100 RUR)
Currency Rouble (1991-1997)
Composition Gold (.999)
Weight 15.72 g
Diameter 30.00 mm
Thickness 1.50 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1 January 1998
Number
N#
70193
References Y# 596,
Richard S. Yeoman, Arthur L. Friedberg; 2007. A Catalog of Modern World Coins : 1850-1964 (14th edition). Whitman Publishing Company, Atlanta, United States.
And 1 more volumes.
CBR# 5217-0021,
Central Bank of Russia (https://www.cbr.ru/eng/cash_circulation/memorable_coins/coins_base/)
Schön# 559
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Series: Protect Our World

Obverse

The two-headed eagle designed by artist I. Bilibin. The inscriptions along the rim: at the top — «100 РУБЛЕЙ 1997 г.» (100 ROUBLES 1997), at the bottom — «БАНК РОССИИ» (BANK OF RUSSIA). The letters below indicate the metal sign, the fineness, the fine metal content and the mint trademark.

Scripts: Cyrillic, Latin

Lettering:
100 РУБЛЕЙ 1997г.
Au 999 ЛМД 15,55
БАНК РОССИИ

Translation:
Roubles
LMD
Bank of Russia

Engraver: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Reverse

The picture of a polar bear lying on an ice floe. The inscription along the rim: «СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР» (PROTECT OUR WORLD).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР

Translation: PROTECT OUR WORLD

Engraver: Igor Sergeevich Komshilov

Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Edge

240 corrugations

Mint

Mintmark of Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd (ЛМД) Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd, Russia (1724-date)

Comments

Date of issue: 22 DEC 1997

The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a carnivorous animal and a typical representative of the Arctic. The polar bear can be found on the cost of Arctic Ocean, and in the ice of Arctic Regions. It reaches 3 meters in length and over 700 kg in weight. In Russia it inhabits Franz Joseph Land and Vrangel Island. The polar bear swims and dives well, it feeds chiefly on seals. The polar bear is under the threat of disappearance and is protected. The hunting on the polar bear is completely forbidden in Russia. The nursery was set up on Vrangel Island in 1976.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 ЛМД Photo 1 000 $ 1300 Proof; Leningrad Mint

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Roubles (Polar Bear)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Roubles (Polar Bear)
Heritage Auctions
2022 February 13 The Venice Beach Collection of Modern Coins, Part I Showcase Auction 61257
Lot 90168
Internet Archive
13 Feb 2022 UNC
(NGC PF 68)
USD 1260.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Roubles (Polar Bear)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Roubles (Polar Bear)
Heritage Auctions
2015 April 9 - 14 CICF World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3040
Lot 30551
Internet Archive
9 Apr 2015 UNC
(NGC PF 69)
USD 1292.50
(incl. buyer's premium)
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