| Issuer | Russia |
| Year | 1996 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 100 Roubles (100 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.72 g |
| Dimensions | 30.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov |
| In circulation to | 1 January 1998 |
| Reference(s) | Y#489, CBR#5217-0015, Schön#475 |
| Obverse description | The two-headed eagle designed by artist I. Bilibin. The inscriptions along the rim: at the top — «100 РУБЛЕЙ 1996 г.» (100 ROUBLES 1996), at the bottom — «БАНК РОССИИ» (BANK OF RUSSIA). The letters below indicate the metal sign, the fineness, the mint trademark and the fine metal content. |
| Obverse script | Cyrillic, Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 100 РУБЛЕЙ 1996г.
Au 999 ММД 15,55
БАНК РОССИИ (Translation: Roubles MMD Bank of Russia) |
| Reverse description | The dancing Prince, the inscription along the rim - `ЩЕЛКУНЧИК` (THE NUTCRACKER). |
| Reverse script | Cyrillic |
| Reverse lettering | ЩЕЛКУНЧИК (Translation: THE NUTCRACKER) |
| Edge | 240 corrugations |
| Mint | (ММД) Moscow Mint (Московский монетный двор), Russia (?-date) |
| Mintage | 1996 ММД - Proof - 2 500 |
| Catalog ID | 6592051840 |
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