5 Rubles - Red Book: Blakiston's Fish Owl (1991)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Rubles |
| Catalog Number | Y# 280 |
| Weight (g) | 6.25 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.95 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Brass center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Lettering:
ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ БАНК СССР
5
РУБЛЕЙ
* 1991 *
Description:
Denomination flanked by strings within circle, date below.
ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ БАНК СССР
5
РУБЛЕЙ
* 1991 *
Description:
Denomination flanked by strings within circle, date below.
Reverse
Engraved by Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Lettering:
КРАСНАЯ КНИГА СССР
· РЫБНЫЙ ФИЛИН ·
Description:
Blakiston's Fish Owl. This huge bird is the largest owl species in the world, with the largest females weighing close to 4 kg. Their wingspan can reach 190 cm and they are found in the far eastern parts of Russia (northern Asia). They are an endangered species.
КРАСНАЯ КНИГА СССР
· РЫБНЫЙ ФИЛИН ·
Description:
Blakiston's Fish Owl. This huge bird is the largest owl species in the world, with the largest females weighing close to 4 kg. Their wingspan can reach 190 cm and they are found in the far eastern parts of Russia (northern Asia). They are an endangered species.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Л | 500,000 | Common |