10 Rubles 2008, MMD, Smolensk
Coins-Russian Coins
- Country: Russian Federation
- Weight: 8.4 g
- Mintage: 2500000 pcs.
- Series: Ancient Cities of Russia
- Name: Smolensk (9th c.)
- Issue Quality: UNC
- Metal: Brass, Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
- Bimetal: copper,zinc/copper,nickel
- Designation: Cu-Ni, Cu-Zn
- Denomination: 10 rubles
- Currency Unit: Ruble
- Mint Mark: MMD
- Type (Strike): Commemorative
- Issue Year: 2008
- Sculptor: E.I. Novikova.
- Artist: E.A. Chesakov.
- CBR Code: 5514-0057
- Diameter: 27 mm
- Thickness: 2.1 mm
- Reverse
In the central part of the disk — the Kremlin, top left — the coat of arms of the city of Smolensk, right — the Assumption Cathedral. Around the circumference on the ring — text: at the top — 'ANCIENT CITIES OF RUSSIA', at the bottom — 'SMOLENSK'. - Obverse
At the top along the edge of the coin the words BANK OF RUSSIA, at the bottom the year of issue '2008'. On the left side is an olive branch, and on the right an oak branch. Both branches slightly overlap the central insert. In the central part, the denomination is indicated — the number '10', and below it the currency unit — 'RUBLES'. Inside the digit '0', depending on the viewing angle, the inscriptions '10' and 'RUB' can be seen. Above the year of issue is the mint mark 'MMD' (Moscow Mint).
