5 rubles 2008 Russia gold/silver coin – Pereslavl-Zalessky
5 rubles proof gold/silver coin
Gold 999/1000 weight 23,30 g.
Silver 925/1000 weight 16,20 g.
diameter 39,50 (±0,30)mm
Mintage 1000 pcs
Date of issue: 01.10.2008
Description
The Golden Ring of Russia
The obverse: on the disc – the emblem of the Bank of Russia [the two-headed eagle with wings down, under it – the semicircular inscription “БАНК РОССИИ” (BANK OF RUSSIA)] framed by a circle of dots, below: to the left – indications of the metal sign and fineness, to the right – the fine metal content. The inscriptions on the ring along the rim – on top: “ПЯТЬ РУБЛЕЙ” (FIVE RUBLES), below: to the left – indications of the metal sign and fineness, in the centre – year of issue: “2008 г.” (2008), to the right – the fine metal content and the mint trade mark.
The reverse: on the disc to the left – earthen ramparts of the ancient fortress, to the right – the Saviour’s Transfiguration Cathedral, in the background – the outlines of the town’s buildings, trees, couples of churches, on the ring below – inscription: “ПЕРЕСЛАВЛЬ-ЗАЛЕССКИЙ” (PERESLAVL-ZALESSKY).
The edge: The raised inscription “ЗОЛОТОЕ КОЛЬЦО РОССИИ” (THE GOLDEN RING OF RUSSIA) every word of which is divided from another one by the sector containing 200 corrugations.
