Russia: USSR silver Proof "Defence of Nature" Medal (5 oz) 1987 PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC,...

Description

USSR silver Proof "Defence of Nature" Medal (5 oz) 1987 PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC, Leningrad mint, KM-XMB1. 66mm. Soviet and American flags meeting above clasped hands // Polar bear and cub. Commemorative medal for peace and cooperation between Russia and the United States, a policy called "Glasnost", or openness, introduced by Gorbachev in the mid-1980s aimed at increasing transparency and freedom of information.

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 66mm
Weight: 156.45g
ASW: 5.0247oz
Melt Value: $381.88
Silver Spot: $76/oz (05-31-2026 9:54PM CT)
Mintage: 10,000

Note: Due to increasing international regulations regarding tariffs, sanctions, and import restrictions on this lot, additional duties or other restrictions may apply to this lot. Heritage requires all Russian-made items that are shipped internationally to have shipping instructions on file. If you purchase this lot and would like it shipped internationally, you will be emailed our shipping instructions to review and sign after the auction, acknowledging your understanding of the applicable duties, regulations, and responsibilities associated with shipping Russian-made items internationally.

More information about Russian Coins. See also: Russia World Coin Nationality.

1987年蘇聯「保衛自然」5盎司精製銀章。PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC。
列寧格勒造幣廠。66毫米。正面圖案為蘇美兩國國旗在緊握的雙手上方交錯，背面則是北極熊與幼崽。此章是為紀念蘇美和平與合作而鑄，體現了戈巴契夫在1980年代中期發起的開放方針。該政策旨在提升透明度與資訊自由，是冷戰末期極具歷史意義的象徵。

View Certification Details from NGC