The Himalayan bear inhabits in cedar forests, in the valleys of rivers, on the slopes of mountains in Khabarovsk and Primorsky Territories. The Himalayan bear is a rare and disappearing species of Russian wildlife, which is protected in the Preserves Lazovsk, Sikhote-Alin and Ussuriysk.
Obverse
The two-headed eagle (designed by I.Bilibin), the letters under it indicate the metal sign, the fineness, the mint trademark and the fine metal content. The inscriptions along the rim: at the top — «ОДИН РУБЛЬ 1994 г.» (ONE RUBLE 1994), at the bottom — «БАНК РОССИИ» (BANK OF RUSSIA).
Reverse
A Himalaya black bear against the background of plants, the inscription along the rim: "ГИМАЛАЙСКИЙ МЕДВЕДЬ" (HIMALAYAN BLACK BEAR).
Additional Info
Year | 1994 |
Metal Content | 15.87g |
Denomination | RUB 1 |
Country | Russia |
Manufacturer | St Petersburg Mint |
Mintage | 250,000 |
Diameter (mm) | 33 |
Thickness (mm) | 2.4 |
Edge | Reeded |