Russia 1998(sp) ruble

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck in 1997-99 at Moscow and Saint Petersburg. It is a "reform" ruble, worth one thousand old rubles, shriveled by inflation.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.25 g, copper-nickel-zinc, 20.6 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y604.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1924 ruble
• 1994 100 rubles
• 1997 ruble, 850th annversary of the founding of Moscow
• 2000 ruble, hooded crane
• 2000 ruble, Russian desman
• Coins and currency dated 1998
• return to coins of Russia