In Russia issued 3.5 thousand commemorative coins with the icebreaker “Arctic”

On November 10, 2026, the Bank of Russia issued commemorative coins dedicated to the Arktika nuclear icebreaker. This was reported by the press service of the Bank of Russia.

The coins continue the series “Nuclear icebreaker fleet of Russia”. Released two options: silver denomination of 3 rubles and gold denomination of 200 rubles.

The Arctic is the most powerful nuclear icebreaker in the world in its class. It is able to pass ice up to three meters thick. The vessel was launched in June 2016, and the first working flight it made in November 2020. Since then, the icebreaker has been driving vessels along the Northern Sea Route and providing year-round navigation in the Arctic.

Both coins are made of 31.1 grams of precious metal. Silver - from an alloy of 925 samples, 39 mm in diameter, with a color image of the icebreaker against the background of ice. Its circulation is three thousand pieces.

Gold - of metal of 999 samples, with a diameter of 33 millimeters, with a relief image of the icebreaker in the ice. Circulation: 500.

The coins are made of Proof quality. They are legal tender and must be accepted at par.

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