10 rubles — Russian Federation (2009) — The Republic of Kalmykiya
Y# 985
Reverse
Designer/engraver: A.D. Schablykin. The artist and sculptor: S.V. Erokhina
Special facts
The Republic of Kalmykia, with its capital in Elista, is the only region in Europe where most believers practise Buddhism. Elista is home to the largest Buddhist temple in Europe, the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni. The Kalmyks descend from the Oirats who came to the lower Volga in the 17th century. The 10-rouble coin "Republic of Kalmykia" was issued in 2009 in the "Russian Federation" series.
About the period
Modern Russia is the money after the redenomination of 1998, when a thousand old roubles became one new rouble. The coins and banknotes of the 1997 pattern are still in circulation. More about the period “Modern Russia”, 1997 — to present
Coins and banknotes of this year: 2009
Specifications
- Period
- Modern Russia
- Currency
- 1 ruble = 100 kopecks
- Issue type
- Commemorative
- Series
- The Russian Federation (55 in the series)
- Metal
- Bimetallic (copper-nickel centre in brass ring)
- Diameter
- 27.0 mm
- Shape
- Round
- Orientation
- Medal (↑↑)
Variants
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- SPB
- Saint Petersburg Mint. The mint in Saint Petersburg, founded in 1724 in the Peter and Paul Fortress. It was called the Petrograd Mint in 1914–1924 and the Leningrad Mint in 1924–1991.
- MSK
- Moscow Mint
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- 2009
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- 2010
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