MOSCOW — The Bank of Russia on Nov 10 issued two commemorative coins featuring the nuclear-powered icebreaker Arktika, one of the world’s most powerful icebreakers, as part of its Russia’s Nuclear Icebreaker Fleet series.
The coins comprise a three-ruble silver coin (Catalogue No. 5111-0542) and a 200-ruble gold coin (Catalogue No. 5219-0036).
The Arktika, capable of breaking through ice up to three metres thick, was launched in June 2016 and embarked on its maiden voyage in November 2020.
Since then, the vessel has been escorting ships along the Northern Sea Route, supporting year-round maritime navigation in the Arctic region.
According to the Bank of Russia, the three-ruble silver coin contains 31.1 grammes of fine silver with a fineness of 925/1,000 and measures 39 millimetres in diameter.
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Its reverse features a coloured relief image of the Arktika against an ice-themed background created using a light interference effect, with the inscription “Nuclear Icebreaker Fleet” along the upper circumference.
The 200-ruble gold coin contains 31.1 grammes of fine gold with a fineness of 999/1,000 and measures 33 millimetres in diameter.
Its reverse depicts the Arktika navigating through ice, with the inscription “Nuclear Icebreaker Fleet” along the lower circumference.
Both coins feature the Russian Federation’s national coat of arms on the obverse, alongside inscriptions identifying the issuing authority, denomination, year of issue, metal composition, fineness, Saint Petersburg Mint trademark and fine metal content.
The coins have reeded edges and are minted in proof quality, with a limited mintage of 3,000 silver coins and 500 gold coins.
The Bank of Russia said the commemorative coins are legal tender in the Russian Federation and must be accepted for payments at their respective face values without restrictions.
Source: Bank of Russia Press Service
