REPUBLIC OF SOUTH OSSETIA

The Republic of South Ossetia is a de facto independent republic that controls the region of the same name in the Republic Georgia. The government is not recognised by any country or international organisation. The de facto independent republic governed by the secessionist government has held two independence referendums in 1992 and 2006. In both referendums the South-Ossetians declared their intentions to become an independent nation, but they were not recognized by the international community as valid.

In 2005 Central Bank of Republic of South Ossetia issued a 10 roubles coin.

EXONUMIA

10 ROUBLES

2005

"LEOPARD AND MOUNTAINS"

Obverse: Colorized Enamelled coat of arms of South Ossetia.

Reverse: The face value of 10 roubles.

COPPER NICKEL

WEIGHT: 30.05 g.

DIAMETER: 39.00 mm.

MINTAGE: 250 pieces.

UNCIRCULATED

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