Medal - Special Operation

Location Russia › Russian Federation (1991-date)
Year 2022
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bimetallic: copper-nickel center in brass ring
Weight 10 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Ribbed
Period Russian Federation (1991-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description A composition symbolizing the events taking place in Ukraine in 2022. On the right is the Russian Bear, with one paw stepping on a map of Ukraine, representing the borders of early 2022. On the left is an old man in a Stars and Stripes top hat, symbolizing the United States, and a bony old woman, representing the Union of European States. They are attempting to divide the map of Ukraine, each pulling it toward themselves. In the background is General Frost, his chest adorned with numerous awards from various eras. Beside the general are three snowman assistants holding brooms, dressed in Russian military uniforms from 1812, 1916, and 1945, respectively.
Obverse script Cyrillic
Obverse lettering СПЕЦИАЛЬНАЯ ОПЕРАЦИЯ 2022
(Translation: SPECIAL OPERATION 2022)
Reverse description The central figure is a young woman on a throne, representing Russia. She is dressed in a traditional Russian costume and a royal hat. She holds a shield with the Russian coat of arms and a two-handed sword with laurel branches. At the foot of the throne are symbols of the country`s wealth: ears of wheat, a sack of grain, bottles of drinking water, an oil rig, and a gas platform. Under the laurel branches is the Monetoss project logo. An inscription appears around the circumference of the ring.
Reverse script Cyrillic
Reverse lettering СЛАВЬСЯ ОТЕЧЕСТВО НАШЕ СВОБОДНОЕ БРАТСКИХ НАРОДОВ СОЮЗ ВЕКОВОЙ
(Translation: HAIL OUR FREE FATHERLAND FRATERNAL PEOPLES ARE AN AGE-OLD UNION)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8479740830
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