Russian Gold Coins
Pre-1920 Russian gold coins are a must-have for most collectors and investors who are interested in the history and legacy left by gold coin minting throughout the world. In my opinion, they are a great addition to any collection that will be highly treasured for years to come.
Russian Imperial gold coins, available in years from 1897 to 1909, are considered to be a solid and safe investment. Whether the coins were issued as rubles, multiples of rubles, or in older versions of gold called ducats, novodels or gold kopeks, the demand for gold coin samples from Russia has always outweighed supply.
Pre-1912 era Russian coins are generally available in denominations of five rubles, 10 rubles, and 15 rubles. Some of the more favored specimens include but are not limited to:
- Alexander III - Gold 10 Markkaa 1882
- Nicholas II - Gold 20 Markkaa 1912
- Nicholas II - five rubles 1897
- Nicolas II - five rubles 1898
- Nicolas II - five rubles, 1900
Measuring anywhere from 18 mm with a .1244 gold content, the five rubles minted between 1895 to 1911 are very difficult to locate these days. Gold 150 denomination rubles measuring in at 29.5 mm, with a .5000 gold content, are a solid investment of minimal expenditures for most collectors and investors.
Though more simplistic in design than many bullion coins, gold coins from Russia favoring busts of Nicholas II are favorites in a multitude of denominations.
