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That 2 headed eagle kinda spooks me!!!!!
Yuri Gagarin Featured on Russian Gold and Silver Coins
By Michael Alexander on April 14th, 2011
Categories: World Coins
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation have issued (1st April) gold and silver commemorative coins marking the 50th anniversary of the first human to ever orbit the planet and return safely.
The event was a wonder to the entire world in 1961 and sparked the space race between the then-Soviet Union and the United States, who eventually won the race by landing a man on the Moon in 1969. The hero of the day, Cosmonaut Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934 – 1968) was blasted into space aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft on the 12th April 1961. He orbited the earth one time and returned, all in one day which changed the course of human development.
The obverse of the gold coin, designed by artist S.A. Kozlov depicts a half-length portrait of Yuri Gagarin in his space-suit with his right hand raised against the background of a celestial sky. To the left below Gagarin’s right arm is the date of the flight in two lines: “12.04 1961 ã.” Above the main image of Gagarin is the inscription in Cyrillic “50 ËÅÒ ÏÅÐÂÎÃÎ ÏÎËÅÒÀ ×ÅËÎÂÅÊÀ  ÊÎÑÌÎÑ” (50 YEARS OF MAN’S FIRST SPACE FLIGHT).
The reverse of the coin carries the emblem of the Bank of Russia, the two-headed eagle, with the inscription “ÁÀÍÊ ÐÎÑÑÈÈ” (BANK OF RUSSIA) just under the emblem. The inscription “ÎÄÍÀ ÒÛÑß×À ÐÓÁËÅÉ” (ONE THOUSAND RUBLES), can be seen above the emblem. The year of issue, 2011, appears below the Bank of Russia’s text. On either side of the year is the fineness and metal content (Au 999) and the trade mark insignia of the Moscow Mint.
The gold coins will be struck in proof quality with a weight of 156.4 grams and a diameter of 50 mm. The total mintage of this issue is limited to just 500 pieces.
The obverse of the silver coin is also the work of designer S.A. Kozlov and carries a stylized image of Gagarin in his space-suit positioned to the right side. The inscription on the left side reads “50 ËÅÒ ÏÅÐÂÎÃÎ ÏÎËÅÒÀ ×ÅËÎÂÅÊÀ  ÊÎÑÌÎÑ” (50 YEARS OF MAN’S FIRST SPACE FLIGHT) with the numeral “50” silhouetted behind the text. The background includes a color application of the earth as seen from space and a facsimile signature of Gagarin just under his portrait.
The reverse of the coin carries the emblem of the Bank of Russia, with the inscriptions “ÁÀÍÊ ÐÎÑÑÈÈ” (BANK OF RUSSIA) and “ÒÐÈ ÐÓÁËß” (THREE RUBLES). On either side is the fine metal content (Ag 925) and the trade mark insignia of the St. Petersburg Mint. The year of issue, 2011, appears at the base.
The silver coins are struck in proof quality with a weight of 33.9 grams and a diameter of 39 mm. The total mintage of this coin is limited to 7,500 pieces.
For more information on this and other coins struck by the Moscow or St. Petersburg Mints, please visit the website of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation at: http://www.cbr.ru/eng/bank-notes_coins/Base_of_memorable_coins/
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Yuri Gagarin Featured on Russian Gold and Silver Coins
By Michael Alexander on April 14th, 2011
Categories: World Coins
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation have issued (1st April) gold and silver commemorative coins marking the 50th anniversary of the first human to ever orbit the planet and return safely.
The event was a wonder to the entire world in 1961 and sparked the space race between the then-Soviet Union and the United States, who eventually won the race by landing a man on the Moon in 1969. The hero of the day, Cosmonaut Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934 – 1968) was blasted into space aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft on the 12th April 1961. He orbited the earth one time and returned, all in one day which changed the course of human development.
The obverse of the gold coin, designed by artist S.A. Kozlov depicts a half-length portrait of Yuri Gagarin in his space-suit with his right hand raised against the background of a celestial sky. To the left below Gagarin’s right arm is the date of the flight in two lines: “12.04 1961 ã.” Above the main image of Gagarin is the inscription in Cyrillic “50 ËÅÒ ÏÅÐÂÎÃÎ ÏÎËÅÒÀ ×ÅËÎÂÅÊÀ  ÊÎÑÌÎÑ” (50 YEARS OF MAN’S FIRST SPACE FLIGHT).
The reverse of the coin carries the emblem of the Bank of Russia, the two-headed eagle, with the inscription “ÁÀÍÊ ÐÎÑÑÈÈ” (BANK OF RUSSIA) just under the emblem. The inscription “ÎÄÍÀ ÒÛÑß×À ÐÓÁËÅÉ” (ONE THOUSAND RUBLES), can be seen above the emblem. The year of issue, 2011, appears below the Bank of Russia’s text. On either side of the year is the fineness and metal content (Au 999) and the trade mark insignia of the Moscow Mint.
The gold coins will be struck in proof quality with a weight of 156.4 grams and a diameter of 50 mm. The total mintage of this issue is limited to just 500 pieces.
The obverse of the silver coin is also the work of designer S.A. Kozlov and carries a stylized image of Gagarin in his space-suit positioned to the right side. The inscription on the left side reads “50 ËÅÒ ÏÅÐÂÎÃÎ ÏÎËÅÒÀ ×ÅËÎÂÅÊÀ  ÊÎÑÌÎÑ” (50 YEARS OF MAN’S FIRST SPACE FLIGHT) with the numeral “50” silhouetted behind the text. The background includes a color application of the earth as seen from space and a facsimile signature of Gagarin just under his portrait.
The reverse of the coin carries the emblem of the Bank of Russia, with the inscriptions “ÁÀÍÊ ÐÎÑÑÈÈ” (BANK OF RUSSIA) and “ÒÐÈ ÐÓÁËß” (THREE RUBLES). On either side is the fine metal content (Ag 925) and the trade mark insignia of the St. Petersburg Mint. The year of issue, 2011, appears at the base.
The silver coins are struck in proof quality with a weight of 33.9 grams and a diameter of 39 mm. The total mintage of this coin is limited to 7,500 pieces.
For more information on this and other coins struck by the Moscow or St. Petersburg Mints, please visit the website of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation at: http://www.cbr.ru/eng/bank-notes_coins/Base_of_memorable_coins/
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Russia has used this eagle for at least 3 centuries, perhaps longer
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Cool set, I like space related items.
<< <i>the two headed eagle you refer to is known as the imperial eagle and it is usually shown with talons grasping a sceptre and globe (in each) >>
Surprisingly attractive backside while the face is just the opposite. Kind of like Russian women.
You obviously haven't been to Russia, They have many beautiful women.
I knew it would happen.
<< <i>the two headed eagle you refer to is known as the imperial eagle and it is usually shown with talons grasping a sceptre and globe (in each)
Russia has used this eagle for at least 3 centuries, perhaps longer >>
I do not believe it is the Imperial eagle unless wearing a crown.
<< <i>Surprisingly attractive backside while the face is just the opposite. Kind of like Russian women. >>
We can't say anything after the gold first spouse series, sometimes I still wake-up screaming.
they would have done better by taking one of the two previous renditions shown in images above.
<< <i>I like them, and to this guy
Surprisingly attractive backside while the face is just the opposite. Kind of like Russian women.
You obviously haven't been to Russia, They have many beautiful women. >>
Sure, the expensive ones.
<< <i>Love these older Russian pieces
Very cool, JRocco!!!!
they have a 5 ounce gold hockey puck commemorating space, with a population of 500, and a line forming.
The early bird gets the worm. Who's worried about gold confiscation ?
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<< <i>I like them, and to this guy
Surprisingly attractive backside while the face is just the opposite. Kind of like Russian women.
You obviously haven't been to Russia, They have many beautiful women. >>
Oh Russia and E. Europe.
It is eye popping experience, everywhere you go it is like candy store. Even ladies into their 40s and 50s take great pride in being slender, very well dressed, high heels etc.
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