The Central Bank of Russia will issue a 2-ruble silver commemorative coin on Sept. 8 honoring sculptor Stepan Erzya on the 150th anniversary of his birth. The coin forms part of the Outstanding Personalities of Russia series and will have a mintage of 3,000. Minted in proof quality, the coin contains 15.55 grams of fine silver at a fineness of 925 parts per 1,000. Its reverse depicts a tree cross-section, Erzya’s outline self-portrait and facsimile signature, and the years 1876 and 1959. The coin will be legal tender in Russia and must be accepted at its face value without restriction.
Central Bank of Russia to issue 2-ruble silver coin marking sculptor Stepan Erzya’s 150th birth anniversary
The Central Bank of Russia will issue a 2-ruble silver coin on Sept. 8 commemorating the 150th anniversary of sculptor Stepan Erzya’s birth. The proof-quality coin will have a mintage of 3,000 and will be legal tender at face value.