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5 Chervontsev Minister of Defence Sergey Shoygu
| Issuer | Russia › Russian Federation (1991-date) |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The Russian Federation state coat of arms occupies the central field, depicting a double-headed eagle displayed, each head surmounted by an imperial crown, with a third larger crown above, joined by a ribbon. The eagle holds a sceptre in its right talon and an orb in its left; a shield on the breast bears the mounted figure of St. George slaying the dragon. The legend РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ arcs along the upper periphery in Cyrillic, while the denomination 5 червонцев and the date 2012 г. appear in two lines at the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | A bust-length portrait of Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoygu, Minister of Defence of Russia, is rendered in high relief at the centre of the field, facing slightly to the left. The subject is depicted in military dress uniform adorned with shoulder boards, collar insignia, and medal ribbons visible on the chest, conveying his rank and office. The Cyrillic legend Министр обороны России arcs along the upper left periphery, while the surname and initials Шойгу С.К. appear to the right in the field. |
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Shoygu was appointed Minister of Defence in November 2012, replacing Anatoly Serdyukov who was dismissed amid a sprawling corruption scandal involving the defence ministry's property management agency. This piece was issued in anticipation of or immediately following that appointment. Gold-plated commemoratives of this type occupy an awkward commercial space — neither bullion nor serious numismatic issue — and were produced by private or semi-official minting operations catering to the Russian souvenir and gift market rather than through the Central Bank of Russia's standard commemorative program.