The Central Bank of Russia will issue a 2-ruble silver commemorative coin on Sept. 8 honoring sculptor Stepan Erzya on the 150th anniversary of his birth. The coin forms part of the Outstanding Personalities of Russia series and will have a mintage of 3,000. Minted in proof quality, the coin contains 15.55 grams of fine silver at a fineness of 925 parts per 1,000. Its reverse depicts a tree cross-section, Erzya’s outline self-portrait and facsimile signature, and the years 1876 and 1959. The coin will be legal tender in Russia and must be accepted at its face value without restriction.
2026-09-07Central Bank of Russia
Central Bank of Russia to issue 2-ruble silver coin marking sculptor Stepan Erzya’s 150th birth anniversary
The Central Bank of Russia will issue a 2-ruble silver coin on Sept. 8 commemorating the 150th anniversary of sculptor Stepan Erzya’s birth. The proof-quality coin will have a mintage of 3,000 and will be legal tender at face value.