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 ice figure skater in a graceful spin. Your coin also includes a coloured detail of Voronov's Snowdrop; named for Russian botanist Y.N Voronov and found on the east coast of the Black Sea. 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 with a semicircular inscription over it "THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION", the denomination of the coin "THREE ROUBLES" and theyear of issue "2014 r.", the indication of the metal according to the D.I. MendeleyevPeriodic System of Elements, the purity, the trademark of the 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 - FIGURE SKATING - 2014 RUSSIA COINS is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 14- FOREIGN COINS / 02- OTHER COUNTRIES and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.