3 Rubles 2011 " RUSSIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE..."

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On November 22, 2011 the Central Bank of the Russian Federation issues a silver proof commemorative coin in denomination of 3 Roubles dedicated to the Centennial Anniversary of the RUSSIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE foundation.

The silver proof coin in denomination of 3 Roubles (fine metal content 31.1g, fineness 925/1000, catalogue number 5111-0223, diameter 39.0 mm, mintage 2000 pcs) has the rim raised on both sides of the coin along the circumference.

The obverse: the relief image of the Emblem of the Bank of Russia - the two-headed eagle with wings down, and the semicircular inscription under it "БАНК РОССИИ" (BANK OF RUSSIA), framed by a circle of beads. The inscriptions along the rim divided by dots indicate the denomination of the coin "ТРИ РУБЛЯ" (THREE ROUBLES) and the year of issue "2011", between them - the indication of the metal according to the D.I. Mendeleyev Periodic System of Elements, the purity, the trade mark of the Saint-Petersburg Mint and the fine precious metal content.

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The reverse side of the coin depicts the relief images of the Olympic fire and rings performed in colour. The inscription along the rim says "СТОЛЕТИЕ СОЗДАНИЯ РОССИЙСКОГО ОЛИМПИЙСКОГО КОМИТЕТА" (THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUSSIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE FOUNDATION).

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The edge of the coin is corrugated.

The coins are legal tender of the Russian Federation. They are obligatory for acceptance for all kinds of payments without any restrictions at their face value.