50 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: 2,500
Material
Diameter: 22.6 mm
Weight: 7.89 g
Gold weight: 7.88 g
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 99.9% Gold
Standard: Silver quarter ounce
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
Value
Exchange value: 50 RUR
Bullion value: $1316.85
Inflation-adjusted value: 2510.54 RUR
Obverse
Description:
Bilibin's two-headed eagle design. Rim inscriptions: top — "50 РУБЛЕЙ 1996", bottom — "БАНК РОССИИ". Letters below denote the metal, fineness, mint mark, and fine metal content.
Inscription:
50 РУБЛЕЙ 1996г.
Au 999 ММД 7,78
БАНК РОССИИ
Au 999 ММД 7,78
БАНК РОССИИ
Translation:
50 RUBLES 1996
Au 999 MMD 7.78
BANK OF RUSSIA
Au 999 MMD 7.78
BANK OF RUSSIA
Language: Russian
Designer and engraver: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Reverse
Description:
Masha and Drosselmeyer with the broken Nutcracker, inscribed "ЩЕЛКУНЧИК".
Inscription:
ЩЕЛКУНЧИК
Translation:
The Nutcracker
Script: Cyrillic
Language: Russian
Engraver: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
134 corrugations
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Moscow Mint | (ММД) |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ЛМД | 2,500 | Proof |
Series: Russian Ballet
✨ Legendary