2 Rubles (N.A. Nekrasov) – Russian Federation
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: The 175th Anniversary of the Birth of N.A. Nekrasov
Russia
Context
Year: 1996
Country: Russia 
Issuer: Russian Federation
Issuing organization: Central Bank of Russia
Period:
(since 1991)
Currency:
(1992—1997)
Demonetization: 1 January 1998
Total mintage: 50,000
Material
References
Value
Exchange value: 2 RUR
Bullion value: $22.71
Inflation-adjusted value: 100.42 RUR
Obverse
Description:
Two-rouble coin from 1996, featuring I. Bilibin's two-headed eagle design. Inscriptions include "BANK OF RUSSIA" and technical details of the metal.
Inscription:
ДВА РУБЛЯ 1996г.
Ag 500 ММД 7,78
БАНК РОССИИ
Ag 500 ММД 7,78
БАНК РОССИИ
Translation:
TWO RUBLES 1996
Ag 500 MMD 7.78
BANK OF RUSSIA
Ag 500 MMD 7.78
BANK OF RUSSIA
Script: Cyrillic
Language: Russian
Designer and engraver: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Reverse
Description:
Portrait of Nikolai Nekrasov, with his dates "1821" and "1878" to the left. To the right is a view of his Karabikha estate. Below, a boy holds a harnessed horse. At the bottom are his facsimile signature, an open book, and a quill.
Inscription:
1821
1878
Ник Некрасов
1878
Ник Некрасов
Translation:
1821
1878
Nik Nekrasov
1878
Nik Nekrasov
Script: Cyrillic (cursive)
Edge
195 corrugations
Categories
| Animal> Horse |
| Building |
| Event> Birth anniversary |
| Art> Literature |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Moscow Mint | (ММД) |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ММД | 50,000 | Proof |
💎 Extremely Rare