Commemorative coins dedicated to the Arkhangelskoye State Museum Estate to be issued

On 1 April 2019, the Bank of Russia issues commemorative silver proof coins of the series ‘Centenary of the Foundation of the Arkhangelskoye State Museum Estate’ in denomination of 3 and 25 rubles (mintage: 3,000 and 1,500 pcs. respectively).

The reverse of the 3-ruble coin bears the relief image of the southern facade of the palace in Arkhangelskoye; against the background of a tree, there is a relief image of the Venus of the Doves sculpture decorating the staircase between the terraces.

The reverse of the 25-ruble coin bears the image of the southern facade of the palace and a garden sculpture Artemis and a Deer.