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10 000 Roubles Snow Leopard
| Issuer | Bank of Russia |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse script | Cyrillic, Latin |
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| Reverse description | A naturalistic scene depicting an adult snow leopard with two cubs resting among rocky outcroppings in the foreground. In the middle ground to the left, two mounted riders are shown in profile, while to the right a traditional peasant dwelling is visible. Along the horizon, the silhouette of a bird in flight and the receding outlines of mountain ranges complete the landscape. The encircling rim legend СОХРАНИМ НАШ МИР is inscribed in Cyrillic along the upper periphery, rendered in the style of a conservation commemorative. |
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Issued as part of Russia's "Wildlife" bullion and commemorative series, this piece was struck at the Moscow Mint (MMD) in a reported mintage of just 100 examples — one of the lowest production runs for any modern Russian gold coin. The snow leopard, or irbis, had been a subject of Soviet-era conservation programs, and by 2000 its wild population across Russian territory was estimated at fewer than 200 individuals, making the choice politically deliberate rather than decorative.
At just over one kilogram of .999 fine gold, handling and die wear on these pieces is a documented concern — the sheer mass causes micro-movement during striking that can affect field clarity on a small percentage of examples.