2015 Russia Bank Silver Proof Coin | 3 Roubles | Leningrad Zoo 150th Anniversary | 925 Silver | 39mm

2015 Russia Bank Silver Proof Coin | 3 Roubles | Leningrad Zoo 150th Anniversary | 925 Silver | 39mm

A remarkable piece of Russian numismatic history — this stunning silver proof coin was issued in 2015 by the Bank of Russia to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Leningrad Zoo, one of Russia's most beloved and historic zoological gardens founded in 1865 in St. Petersburg.

🏛️ Official Coin Specifications

• Issuing Authority: Bank of Russia (Банк России)
• Denomination: 3 Roubles
• Year: 2015
• Metal: Silver (Серебро)
• Fineness: 925/1000 (Sterling Silver)
• Fine Metal Content: 31.1 grams
• Quality: Proof (Пруф)
• Diameter: 39.0 mm
• Certificate Serial No.: ИС 018721
• Signed by: G. I. Luntovsky — First Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Russia

🎨 Design Description

• Obverse: Russian double-headed eagle emblem with "ТРИ РУБЛЯ • БАНК РОССИИИ • 2015 Г." inscription, Ag 925, 31.1g
• Reverse: Stunning detailed relief featuring a polar bear with cub in the foreground, surrounded by a giraffe, eagle, tiger, deer and other zoo animals with St. Petersburg architecture — celebrating "150 ЛЕТ" (150 Years) of the Ленинградский Зоопарк

📦 What's Included

• Original blue plastic presentation case
• Official Certificate of Authenticity (Bank of Russia — bilingual Russian/English)

This coin is a certified original, issued by the Bank of Russia and minted by the Mints of the Russian Federation. A perfect gift for coin collectors, Russian history enthusiasts, and wildlife lovers.