Russia – 2006 – 200 Rubles – Parliamentarism – 1 oz Gold Proof

Gold coin of Russia commemorating the “100th anniversary of parliamentarism in Russia”, 200 rubles, 2006.

This coin was minted in Proof (PP) quality and only 750 were issued in total.

The manifesto of October 17, 1905, “On the Improvement of the State Order,” which Nicholas II signed at the height of the All-Russian October political strike, proclaimed freedom of speech, conscience, assembly, and trade unions, as well as the establishment of a legislative State Duma with representatives from across the population. The sessions of the first State Duma opened on April 27, 1906.

Front:

In the center – the emblem of the Bank of Russia (double-headed eagle with wings downwards, below it – the semicircular inscription BANK OF RUSSIA”), framed by a circle of dots and inscriptions along the circle: above – Two Hundred Rubles”, below – 2006″, left – the metal designation, the purity of the precious metal and the mint mark.

Back:

On the left is a scroll containing the Great Manifesto of Tsar Nicholas II; on the right is a commemorative medal depicting the Taurida Palace on one side and an olive branch with the date “April 27, 1906”. On the other side, in the center, is the Taurida Palace (St. Petersburg), and in a circle is the inscription: “100 Years of Parliamentariism in Russia”.

Here are some details about the 200 Ruble Parliamentarism Gold Coin:

Country of issue: Russia
Mint: Moscow Mint (MMD)
Edition: 750
Face value: 200 rubles
Year of publication: 2006
Fineness: 999/1000
Net weight: 31.10g (1oz)

The coin is encapsulated and delivered in a small box.