The Bank of Russia has issued four commemorative sterling silver coins—Biathlon, Alpine Skiing, Figure Skating, and Hockey—that celebrate the upcoming Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games. The Royal Canadian Mint is the official Sochi2014 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games product partner and these coins are the first version to be sold in Canada.

Design:
Designed by A.A. Brynza, your coin depicts an alpine skier as he leans in for speed as he speeds down the course. Your coin also includes a coloured detail of a magnolia that is found on the southern coast of Crimea and is immensely popular for decorating the region's cities. Designed by E.V. Kramskaia, the obverse side of your coin depicts the relief image of the State Coat of Arms of the Russian Federation witha semicircular inscription over it "THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION", the denomination of the coin "THREE ROUBLES" and the year of issue "2014 r.", the indicationof the metal according to the D.I. Mendeleyev Periodic System of Elements, the purity, the trademark ofthe Saint Petersburg mint and the fine precious metal content.

Packaging:
• Your coin comes packaged ina Sochi.ru branded black wooden clamshell which is protected by a Sochi.ru branded white sleeve.
• Your coin includes a serialized certificate, proof of the authenticity of your coin.

SOCHI OLYMPICS - ALPINE SKIING - 2014 RUSSIA COINS is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 14- FOREIGN COINS / RUSSIA and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.