2018 Russia 1-oz Silver Saint George the Victorious NGC Gem BU First Releases - Russia Label

Saint George and the… Silver Russian Sovereigns?

Saint George is not just the patron saint of England, he is also the patron saint of many other countries, including Russia, where the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates three Saint George feast days each year. While the image of Saint George slaying the dragon has appeared on the British Gold Sovereign for more than 200 years, it wasn’t until 2006 when this iconic image finally found its way onto Russian coins.

The culturally significant design appeared for the first time after it was selected as the theme for the Central Bank of Russia’s new gold bullion coin that debuted that year. Those 50-Ruble legal-tender coins were officially called “Saint George the Victorious” coins and replaced the old Soviet-era Chervonets bullion coins. In 2009, Russia released a silver version of the coin. With a face value of 3 Rubles, they were Russia’s first bullion coins struck in silver. Now you can add the silver coins to your collection thanks to this special offer!

These beautiful coins are modern Russia’s premier silver bullion issues. They depict a heroic image of Saint George riding his horse over the body of a snakelike dragon; his spear raised to deliver the killing blow that will end the creature’s reign of terror. The Silver Sovereign is minted in a full ounce of 99.9% silver. In addition, it was struck at the prestigious Saint Petersburg Mint and has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as being in gorgeous Gem Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, meaning that each coin is the product of a superb strike that places it firmly among the elite of the run.

In addition, NGC has graded your Silver Sovereign to be a First Releases (FR) coin, meaning that it was among the first struck by the mint and was verified within the first 30 days of issue. Collectors seek out these coins because they are produced with new dies and considered to have sharper strikes and deeper mirrors than those that are struck later. Also, the population of coins labeled First Releases is only a fraction of the total mintage. It will also come sonically sealed in an acrylic holder with an exclusive Russia label.

These coins are referred to as Russian “Sovereigns” because, much like Great Britain’s Sovereigns, they feature an image of Saint George and the dragon. They’re also struck in nearly the same size drawing further positive comparisons. Unlike their British counterpart, however, instead of a monarch, the obverse design depicts Russia’s instantly-recognizable two-headed Imperial Eagle. Due to their popularity, it is extremely difficult to export these coins out of Russia, making it nearly impossible for collectors around the world to add these truly superb coins to their collections.

• SAINT GEORGE DEPICTED ON RUSSIAN SOVEREIGN – Saint George, Russia’s patron saint, is depicted riding his horse over the body of a snakelike dragon. Because of the similarity to the British Sovereign these Saint George the Victorious bullion coins are known as Russian Sovereigns.

• STRUCK IN HIGHLY-PURE SILVER – These coins are struck in one ounce of highly-pure silver 99.9% silver.

• LEGAL TENDER RUSSIAN BULLION COINS – This Silver Sovereign is 3 Rubles legal tender in Russia.

• GRADED IN GEM BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 2018 Russia Saint George the Victorious One-Ounce Silver Coin has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as being in gorgeous Gem Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, as fresh and crisp as the day it left the mint.

• KEY FIRST RELEASES CERTIFICATION – NGC has graded your Silver Sovereign to be a First Releases (FR) coin, a designation that means it was received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within the first 30 days of the coin’s release. It will come sonically sealed in an acrylic holder with an exclusive Russia label.

• LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR HARD-TO-FIND COINS – The worldwide maximum limited edition for these coins was set at just 300,000. Due to their popularity it’s difficult to export them out of Russian, making them hard to find for collectors around the world.

Fans of silver coins are sure to fall in love with these Russian Sovereigns. Reserve yours now before our supply vanishes completely.