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The 2014 Olympic Games and Commemorative Coins of Modern Russia
In 2014, Russia hosted the Winter Olympic Games for the first time in history. Sochi became the epicenter of sporting passion, where a magnificent infrastructure was specifically created for this grand event. Among them, the coin program "XXII Olympic Winter Games and XI Paralympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi" was presented, showcasing the craftsmanship of Russian mints. The collection itself featured an incredible number of unique coins made of precious metals and copper-nickel commemorative coins.
25 Ruble Coins Particularly notable was the new denomination of 25 rubles, unique in Russian numismatics. The Olympic series included four variations of the reverse design. An exclusive feature was the individual packaging of each coin in transparent blisters, which added even greater value to them. A total mintage of 250,000 coins of each design was issued in vibrant colorization – a first in the history of Russian coins! This portion of the mintage was not intended for circulation and was sold in blisters as exclusive coins adorned with ornaments representing Russian traditional crafts. They became official souvenir products, emphasized by a protective hologram. The plans of the Bank of Russia to introduce the new 25-ruble coins into circulation did not materialize. The popularity of the coins was so high that it became nearly impossible to obtain them in circulation. The Central Bank decided to increase the mintage and release additional coins, but it did not solve the problem. Today, these unique coins hold a special place in the hearts of collectors and Olympic enthusiasts.
3 Ruble Silver Coins Another unique series of valuable coins dedicated to this event was the 3-ruble coins, a denomination that had not previously existed, minted in high-grade silver. Collectors were delighted with the commemorative and investment coins, which captured moments of greatness and the training efforts of athletes. Each coin featured one of the winter sports - ice hockey, figure skating, biathlon, making the collection a true treasure for numismatists and sports enthusiasts. Each of us has a unique opportunity to preserve the memory of this event by collecting the 25 or 3 ruble coins. You can explore these collections and the coins they contain in the Numisnipe app, which can assess the value of each rare coin based on AI.