3 Rubles – Russian Federation
Non-circulating coins
Series: Russian Ballet
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: 25,000
Material
References
Value
Exchange value: 3 RUR
Bullion value: $89.85
Inflation-adjusted value: 150.63 RUR
Obverse
Description:
Bilibin's two-headed eagle design. Rim inscriptions: top — "3 РУБЛЯ 1996", bottom — "БАНК РОССИИ". Below are the metal specification, fineness, mint mark, and fine metal content.
Inscription:
3 РУБЛЯ 1996г.
Ag 900 ЛМД 31,1
BANK OF RUSSIA
Ag 900 ЛМД 31,1
BANK OF RUSSIA
Translation:
3 RUBLES 1996
Ag 900 LMD 31,1
BANK OF RUSSIA
Ag 900 LMD 31,1
BANK OF RUSSIA
Language: Russian
Designer and engraver: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Reverse
Description:
The duel between the Prince and the King of Mice, encircled by the word "ЩЕЛКУНЧИК" (THE NUTCRACKER).
Inscription:
ЩЕЛКУНЧИК
Translation:
The Nutcracker
Script: Cyrillic
Language: Russian
Engraver: Igor Sergeevich Komshilov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
300 corrugations
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Saint Petersburg | (ЛМД) |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ЛМД | 25,000 | Proof |
Series: Russian Ballet
💎 Extremely Rare