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Coins of the era of Nicholas II, the majority almost completely preserved. Collections of this period (including - 1908) are extremely popular with coin collectors because coins had a rather limited circulation period.
The monetary system of Russia
The 1908 coins were minted in large quantities according to the order of the autocrat. It was then that the appeal became a convenient coin - 7,5 rubles.
Of course, in the course of were coins minted of the purest gold. To the 19th century was done by departing from the rules of monetary circulation, which pure (and double of hearts) was intended only to make payments to foreigners. Domestic market was supported by the coins with traditional value: 5, 10 and 25 rubles.
In addition, as a raw material in functional, Mint and used silver. When Peter the great silver was very expensive, which imposes certain restrictions on circulation. In 1908, the silver was the raw material for minting "consumable" coins from the ruble and lower (5 kopecks). Copper coins (in denominations of one quarter of a penny and a half penny) were issued in large quantities and was considered "popular".
Interesting facts
It is interesting that the Mint has long received a special mission – to produce world coin 100 francs. It corresponded almost forty rubles and was intended to make payments to foreigners. This unique coin is still highly regarded by scholars of numismatics.
For personal use autocrat minted rare dvadtsatimetrovy donative coins. Modern auctions "personal" coins of the autocrat have special status and are very much expensive.
Nicholas II returned to the gold coins the portrait. All gold and silver coins were decorated with a portrait of the monarch. "Portrait" of steel all the coins from 25 kopecks.
