Catalog
| Issuer | Transnistria |
|---|---|
| Year | 2000 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 50 Roubles (50 PRB) |
| Currency | Third rouble (2000-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.35 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#6 |
| Obverse description | The image of the State Emblem of PMR (Pridnestrovskaia Moldavskaia Respublika) is in the centre , a circling inscription (Pridnestrovskii Respublikanskii Bank) in Cyrillic is around of the image along the edging. An inscription “50” indicating the denomination is under the image and an inscription “рублей” (rubles in Cyrillic) is at the bottom. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Cyrillic |
| Obverse lettering |
ПРИДНЕСТРОВСКИЙ РЕСПУБЛИКАНСКИЙ БАНК 50 РУБЛЕЙ (Translation: Transnistrian Republican Bank 50 Rubles) |
| Reverse description | An embossed image of Alexander Suvorov riding a horse against the background of the clouds in the sky is in the centre , a circling inscription `10 ЛЕТ ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ ПМР ` (THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF PMR FORMATION) in Russian is to the left and right of the image , an inscription `ТИРАСПОЛЬ` (Tiraspol) the city is below and a circling inscription «1990-2000» is at the bottom. |
| Reverse script | Cyrillic |
| Reverse lettering |
ДЕСЯТЬ ЛЕТ ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ ПМР г. ТИРАСПОЛЬ 1990-2000 (Translation: The 10th anniversary of PMR (Transnistrian Moldovan Republic) formation Tiraspol) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
2000 - Proof - 5 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 2284477420 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 50 Roubles coin from 2000 commemorates the 10th Anniversary of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR), commonly known as Transnistria. Issued during Igor Smirnov's presidency, this piece reflects a crucial decade for the de facto independent state. Its issuance underscores Transnistria's assertion of sovereignty and national identity, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing struggle for international recognition and state consolidation following its 1990 independence declaration.
Artistry: The design adheres to a post-Soviet commemorative stylistic school, emphasizing national symbolism with clear, somewhat conservative aesthetics. The obverse prominently features the State Emblem of Transnistria, a powerful symbol incorporating the hammer and sickle, cogwheel, and wheat ears, reflecting its socialist heritage and industrial-agricultural foundation. The reverse specifically commemorates the 10th anniversary of the PMR, typically depicting the numeral "10" alongside the years "1990-2000" and the denomination, rendered with focus on legibility and celebratory gravitas.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-nickel with a diameter of 33 mm and weighing 14.35 grams, this coin generally exhibits a robust strike. Key high-points on the obverse include the intricate details of the hammer and sickle, cogwheel's teeth, and individual grains within the wheat ears. On the reverse, attention to the raised edges of the anniversary numeral and fine lines within the commemorative motif is crucial. Collectors should seek full detail definition and minimal flatness, particularly on central devices, indicative of a well-preserved strike.