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| Issuer | Lugansk Republic (fantasy) |
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| Year | 2014 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the coat of arms of the Lugansk People's Republic, depicted as a double-headed eagle with spread wings, bearing a shield on its chest. The Cyrillic legend 'РЕСПУБЛИКА ЛУГАНСКАЯ' arcs around the upper periphery of the coin. The date '2014' appears in the lower exergue beneath the eagle. |
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| Reverse description | Central field displays a left-facing profile view of a GAZ-13 'Chaika' Soviet-era luxury automobile rendered in relief. The denomination '1 рубль' is inscribed in the upper left field, accompanied by decorative oak leaf and acorn motifs to the right. The model designation 'ГАЗ-13' appears in the lower exergue as a legend beneath the vehicle. |
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The Lugansk People's Republic declared independence from Ukraine in May 2014 following the broader Donbas conflict, but it has never operated a recognized monetary system — the Russian rouble circulates there by practical necessity. These pieces are fantasy issues, produced outside any official mint mandate, with no evidence they ever functioned as legal tender or saw genuine circulation. Collectors should treat them as politically motivated novelties rather than sovereign coinage.