Saint George the Victorious

Obverse

a relief image of the National Coat of Arms of the Russian Federation and a semicircular inscription above it along the rim: ‘РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ’ (RUSSIAN FEDERATION) framed with paired diamonds on both sides, under the coat of arms there are the chemical symbol of the metal and fineness on the left and fine metal content and the mint trade mark on the right, at the bottom in the centre, in three lines, there is an inscription: ‘БАНК РОССИИ’ (BANK OF RUSSIA), the coin denomination: ‘100 РУБЛЕЙ’ (100 RUBLES), and the year of issue: ‘2022 г.’ (2022).

Reverse

a relief image of Saint George the Victorious on horseback killing a dragon with a spear.

Authors

Designers: E.V. Kramskaya (obverse), A.V. Baklanov, National Artist of Russia (reverse).
Sculptors: A.A. Dolgopolova (obverse), A.V. Baklanov, National Artist of Russia (reverse).
Mint: Saint Petersburg Mints (СПМД).
Edge: 240 corrugations.

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Starting from the 13th century, the image of Saint George the Victorious was used in Russia and its neighbouring states as an element of the state symbols on princely seals, banners, coats of arms, and coins. The image was featured on the coat of arms of the Russian Empire, and is displayed on the national emblem of the Russian Federation now.