The Amur Tiger, also known as the Siberian Tiger, is the world’s largest feline and can be found in the northern forests of eastern Russia. These fearsome cats prey on a variety of species including brown bears, making them one of the world’s most ferocious predators. It has been honored through the release of this outstanding silver coin.
Coin Design Highlights
This coin is part of the Russia Red Book series which features a variety of indigenous wildlife. Minted in the early 1990s, this coin contains a ½ oz of silver with a purity of .900 percent. The coin’s obverse side displays an Amur Tiger as it walks about and growls with plants behind it. These cats can reach weights of 800 pounds and are apex predators in their habitat. On the obverse side the Bank of Russia’s emblem is visible, which is a double headed eagle, along with info regarding the coin’s fineness. Minted in St. Petersburg and restricted to no more than 50,000 units, this product is tough to find.
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Additional Info
Year | 1993 |
Metal Content | 15.87g |
Denomination | RUB 1 |
Purity | 0.900 |
Country | Russia |
Manufacturer | St Petersburg Mint |
Mintage | 50,000 |
Diameter (mm) | 33 |
Thickness (mm) | 2.4 |
Edge | Reeded |