1993 Russia 5 Roubles Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra Monastery Cu/Ni Proof Comm. ☆☆

Denomination: 5 Roubles

Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad Nickel

Year: 1993

Features: Commemorative

Country of Origin: Russian Federation

This 1993 5 Roubles commemorative piece is a beautiful, deeply reflective Proof issue struck just a few years after the fall of the Soviet Union, during the early years of the modern Russian Federation. Struck at the historic Leningrad Mint (LMD), this coin celebrates the architectural and spiritual legacy of the Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra (Trinity Suburb of St. Sergius), the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church.

The obverse showcases the iconic, stylized double-headed eagle designed by artist Ivan Bilibin, adopted as the official Emblem of the Bank of Russia. The reverse features a highly intricate, frosted architectural rendering of the ancient monastery complex at Sergiyev Posad, topped by a traditional Russian Orthodox cross. For collectors of world proof issues, architectural numismatics, or modern Russian history, this coin offers excellent eye appeal and a window into the rich cultural heritage of Orthodox Russia.