Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Central Bank of Russia
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On February 6, 2026, the Bank of Russia will issue three commemorative silver coins of 1 ruble denomination, “Troops of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense,” from the “Armed Forces of the Russian Federation” series.
Silver coins with a denomination of 1 ruble (pure precious metal content – 7.78 g, alloy fineness – 925) have a round shape with a diameter of 25.0 mm.
The coins have a raised edge along the circumference on both the front and back sides.
The obverse of the coins features a relief image of the State Emblem of the Russian Federation, along with the inscriptions: "RUSSIAN FEDERATION", "BANK OF RUSSIA", the coin denomination "1 RUBLE", the year of issue "2026", the designation of the metal according to D.I. Mendeleyev's Periodic Table of Elements, the alloy fineness, the trademark of the St. Petersburg Mint, and the pure weight of the precious metal.
On the reverse side of the coins are located:
– a relief image of the small emblem of the NBC protection troops; along the circumference there is an inscription: “RADIATION, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROTECTION TROOPS” (catalog No. 5109-0140);
– a relief image of a serviceman in a general-purpose protective suit (GPS) with a chemical reconnaissance device and a TMS-65U special-purpose thermal treatment machine; along the circumference there is an inscription: “RADIATION, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROTECTION TROOPS” (catalog No. 5109-0141);
– a relief image of a serviceman in a protective suit with a radiation reconnaissance device and a combat vehicle with a TOS-1A Solntsepek heavy flamethrower system; along the rim there is an inscription: "RADIATION, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROTECTION TROOPS" (catalog No. 5109-0142).
The side surface of the coins is corrugated.
The coins are produced in proof quality.
The circulation of coins is 5.0 thousand pieces each.
The issued coins are legal tender in the Russian Federation and are accepted at face value for all types of payments without restrictions.
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February 5, 2026
10:11:28
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