45 settlements of Russia are recognized as "Cities of Military Glory". In 2011, the Central Bank of Russia began minting the first coins of the GVS series with a denomination of 10 rubles. They gained their popularity among numismatists due to the low price - you can buy coins of the "City of Military Glory" from 25 rubles.

Circulation and manufacturing features

The coins belong to a commemorative non-precious series issued by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. They are made of galvanized steel for extra brightness. 45 coins (for each of the cities) were issued between 2011 and 2016 (gradually 4-9 per year). The circulation was 10 million copies for each city, i.e. in the amount of 450 million

Main characteristics

The mass of the coins is 5.63 g, the diameter is 22 mm, and the thickness is 2.2 mm. The edge consists of 6 structural zones of 5 reefs and 6 zones of 7 reefs, which alternate with flat areas. In the DHW series, the obverse has the same style. On it is the denomination, inside the zero are minted small, visible only when changing the viewing angle, the inscriptions "10" and "RUB". In the upper part of the edging there is an inscription: "Bank of Russia", in the lower - the year of minting. On the left is an olive branch, on the right is an oak branch.

The reverse is made in the same style: on the top (next to the shoulder) - a ribbon with the inscription CITY OF MILITARY GLORY; in the center - the emblem of the settlement; at the bottom - the name of the city. There are several reasons to buy Coins of Martial Glory:

• They cost ten times less than coins from precious series.
• A complete set of 45 pieces can be purchased. So the cost of one coin will be lower.
• The issue of coins has been discontinued, therefore, over the years, their value will only grow.

Perhaps there is no such numismatist who would not know about a whole series of coins in denomination of 10 rubles, which has the name "City of Military Glory". For the first time, her samples were released in and since then interest in her has not faded away. Many people in Russia and abroad began to purchase these unique coins, as they have some individual characteristics.

Cities of military glory

The settlements that have been awarded this title are cities, on the territory or near which fierce battles took place, where the defenders of the Motherland showed extraordinary stamina, courage and heroism.

In connection with the decree of the President of the Russian Federation, signed in December 2006, the status of "City of Military Glory" was assigned to them. They must necessarily contain a special commemorative stele with the coat of arms and the text of the presidential decree conferring the honorary title on him. In addition, various celebrations and festive fireworks are held in these cities, dedicated to May 9 and February 23.

Some people do not see much sense in highlighting only a few dozen settlements. Since during the Great Patriotic War, the hardest battles were fought throughout the European part of Russia. Therefore, it seems somewhat strange to single out a particular city and its importance to the country, if this misfortune has affected all settlements without exception.

Issuing coins

It was decided to issue commemorative coins of the "City of Military Glory" in the order in which the decrees on the assignment of this title are issued. At the very beginning, the series was planned to be completed in a 4-year period, but over time it became clear that production could continue for some time, as new regulations are issued every year.

In accordance with the law, commemorative coins made of base metals go to the banks of the city or region to which they were dedicated. Therefore, if you are lucky, then they can be given to you for change. But if you have absolutely no desire to wait for such a happy accident, then you can easily purchase the commemorative coins of the City of Military Glory in numerous online stores and at auctions.

Given the current schedule for the release of coins, which is 8 pieces per year, the issue of the series will continue at least until 2015, provided that there are no new decisions on assigning this status to other cities.

In 2011-2013, the order of minting money completely coincided with the presidential decrees conferring the honorary titles of the "City of Military Glory". Coins issued in 2014 do not fit this order. After the release of the money with the coat of arms of Vyborg, everyone expected that the next image would be Kalach-on-Don. Instead, they made a coin of Stary Oskol, skipping 6 cities.

It should be noted that the Malgobek coat of arms was slightly changed after the money was put into circulation. This is due to some inaccuracies noticed by the Heraldic Council operating under the President of the Russian Federation.

Specifications

In 2011, the Central Bank of Russia begins to issue coins of 10 rubles "Cities of Military Glory". The place of their minting is St. Petersburg. They are made of steel with an optional uncirculated brass quality. The thickness of the coin is 2.2 mm, the diameter is 22 mm, and the total weight is 2.63 g. Issued in an edition of 10 million copies each.

All coins were made according to the sketches of the artist A. A. Brynza. A. N. Bessonov was the sculptor when creating some of the copies, and the rest were modeled using a computer.

The external data of the "Cities of Military Glory" coin is quite bright and attractive due to its coating. But without proper care, the shine can be lost over time.

Description

The face value - 10 rubles is displayed on the obverse in the center of the coin. If you look at a certain angle, then inside zero you can see the number 10 and the inscription "rub". Near the edging, along the circumference, there are inscriptions: above - "Bank of Russia" and below the date - 2014. In addition, on the sides there are images of branches: on the left - olive, and on the right - oak.

The reverse of the coin 10 “Cities of Military Glory” is always very interesting. On top of it there is the name of the series, written on the tape, and on the bottom - the city itself. Each coin dedicated to a particular locality, which received an honorary title, bears an image of its coat of arms.

First samples

The “Cities of Military Glory” series of coins begins with eight coins minted in 2011 and dedicated to the cities: Yelnya, Yelets, Orel, Belgorod, Rzhev, Kursk, Malgobek and Vladikavkaz. They all have the same obverse and differ from each other only in the reverse.

Belgorod was the very first to be awarded the status of "City of Military Glory", and this is not surprising. He was subjected to German occupation twice. The first time was from late October 1941 to February 1943, and the second was from mid-March to early August 1943. He was freed by Soviet troops during fierce battles on the Kursk (Fire) arc.

At the end of April 2007, a decree of the President of Russia was signed on conferring the title to him, and on May 23, 2011, coins of the "City of Military Glory" were issued, dedicated to this heroic city and its liberators.

year 2012

During this period, 8 coins were also minted, and they were dedicated to the cities of Dimitrov, Tuapse, Rostov-on-Don, Luga, Veliky Novgorod, Polyarny, Voronezh and Velikiye Luki.

On April 2, a coin dedicated to Voronezh appeared in circulation. She continued the series "Cities of Military Glory". In the factories of Voronezh itself, the production of military products so necessary for the front was established.

On June 9, 1942, enemy motorized infantry and tank forces managed to break through to the city and capture its right-bank side. And we managed to defend its left-bank part. In July, a large group of fascist troops tried to break through to Stalingrad. But the courageous defenders of the city managed to stop them and thwart the barbaric plans of the Hitlerite command.

For 212 days, the front line was on the territory of Voronezh, where Soviet troops tried to hold back the onslaught of about 10 German divisions. As a result, these actions helped to defend and protect Stalingrad, as well as completely disrupt the summer's rapid offensive of the enemy. During the fighting, Voronezh was almost destroyed, and most of its inhabitants ended up in the occupied territory.

The series continues

2013 was marked by the release of the same 8 coins. On their reverse are the coats of arms of the cities: Vyazma, Volokolamsk, Naro-Fominsk, Bryansk, Arkhangelsk, Kronstadt, Pskov and Kozelsk.

Coins, issued on April 1 and dedicated to Vyazma, continued the series of anniversary ten-ruble notes. It was in the area of \u200b\u200bthis city in October 1941 that perhaps the most dramatic defensive operation took place not only during the Second World War, but also for the entire existence of the Russian state. Here German troops were able to defeat a huge, almost a million strong group of the Red Army. According to the German side, more than 660 thousand Soviet soldiers and officers were taken prisoner.

In 1942, the forces of two fronts, Kalinin and Western, tried to liberate the city of Vyazma, for which a truly large-scale Rzhev-Vyazemsky offensive was undertaken, which also ended in failure. It is considered one of the bloodiest battles of that war.

The occupation of Vyazma lasted 17 long months. During this time, enemy troops almost razed it to the ground, and most of the civilians died. In March 1943, Vyazma was released.

year 2014

To date, 6 coins have already been issued, dedicated to the cities included in the series. These are Vladivostok, Vyborg, Tikhvin, Nalchik, Tver and Stary Oskol. Also, the Central Bank plans to issue two more coins of 10 rubles this year from the "City of Military Glory" - Kolpino and Anapa.

On April 1, a coin dedicated to Nalchik, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, appeared. As in many, here in wartime the products necessary for the front were produced. From late October 1941 to early January 1943, Nalchik was occupied by the Germans. During this time, it underwent very significant destruction, but immediately after the liberation from enemy troops, the city began to be rebuilt.

2015 year

As it became known, next year the Bank of Russia plans to issue the next eight coins. This list of cities includes: Khabarovsk, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kovrov, Maloyaroslavets, Taganrog, Kalach-na-Donu, as well as Lomonosov and Mozhaisk.

Many collectors are already asking themselves the question: "What is the value of the" City of Military Glory "coin and how much can it actually cost?" Professionals recommend that you take a sober approach to evaluating each item included in the collection before deciding to sell or buy it at auction. It should be remembered that the main value of the coin of Russia "City of Military Glory" lies in the fact that it tells about the heroic past of our great country.

The history of the appearance of the title "City of Military Glory"

The history of Russia has more than three dozen wars, in which the people showed courage, perseverance and loyalty to the state. Left a big mark in modern history The Great Patriotic War, culminating in the victory of the red army. During the hostilities, many cities were completely destroyed, in need of full restoration. In 2006, the Russian government adopted a bill introducing the title "City of Military Glory". Do not confuse DHW with the "Hero City", the title is given according to other criteria.

Hero city equipped with a special platform for the installation of a commemorative stele, crowned with the emblem of the Russian Federation, inserts with the text of the decree and the emblem of the city. The President has the authority to sign the title "City of Military Glory". Currently, 45 cities have received this title. The event is repeated annually and is accompanied by a celebration and fireworks. Along with the title, regional awards may be awarded in conjunction with this event.

Coins of the "GVS" series

CBRF in 2011 launched a unique series coins with the abbreviation "DHW". All products are rated at 10 rubles and the same obverse showing the denomination of the coin, the year of issue, the name of the bank and decorative edging in the form of stylized olive and oak wood. The reverse of each coin is a work of authorship made in accordance with the order of the mint.

The material for the creation of the product is steel with brass electroplating, which gives a golden hue to each coin. Such a solution is durable, has ferromagnetic properties, but does not behave well when in contact with water. It is recommended to store the collection in a place protected from moisture in order to avoid rusting.

The circulation of each item is 10 million units, which makes collectible coins available for purchase. At the moment, 45 coins have been minted, of which 43 were produced at SPMD.

2011

The year of the start of the collection, where the obverse was developed and further images on the reverse were thought out. The collection began with the issue of a coin dedicated to Belgorod. The reverse displays the name of the collection, the city and its coat of arms. The minting quality of this coin and all subsequent ones is UNC, which corresponds to large-circulation editions with an even matte sheen and without a mirror surface. Economical technology has a positive effect on the cost of such products.

A total of 8 graduated in 2011 coins with picture first citieswho received the honorary title. Each coin has a similar reverse, decorated with the emblem of the selected city.

year 2012

Continuation of the collection of coins of the GVS series. The principle of displaying the obverse and reverse remains the same, except for the year of the collection. During the year, 8 coinsdedicated to citiesfrom Voronezh to Lugov, according to the chronology of the coin catalog.

The sculptor A. N. Bessonov supervised the process of computer modeling of each product.

year 2013

During the year, the collection was replenished by 8 coins dedicated to cities from Volokolamsk to Bryansk. The design styles of the obverse and reverse have been traditionally preserved. The demand for coins of this collection contributed to its further development.

year 2014

The coats of arms of the missing 8 cities became elements of the GVS commemorative coins collection, traditionally continuing the series. The collection of coins is present in the general catalog and has an index 5714, which allows you to quickly check the authenticity and track the correct chronology of their issue. This year's series begins in Nalchik and ends in Kolpino.

2015 year

A. A. Brynza depicted on 9 coins collections DHW recently awarded cities. Thus, the collection amounted to 41 coins. The issue of this year begins with Kalach-na-Donu and ends with Grozny. The sequence can be traced in the coin catalog.

2016 year

This year was the final one for the release of the GVS collection. The missing 4 cities were minted here. However, the assignment of the status " Cities of military glory"not completed, and the appointment of a new city may be marked by the release of a new coin. Officially, the collection has not been completed, which makes it possible to continue it.

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FULL LIST OF RELEASED COINS OF THE "CITY OF MILITARY GLORY" (GVS) SERIES WITH NOMINAL 10 RUBLES

With ten-ruble coins of the "Cities of Military Glory" series, the Central Bank of the Russian Federation decided to mark the cities that were awarded this honorary title "for courage, fortitude and mass heroism shown by the defenders of the city in the struggle for freedom and independence of the Fatherland." At the moment, 45 cities of Russia have been awarded this title, the assignment of titles to other cities is not yet planned. Thus, taking into account the fact that the coins of the series were issued at 8 pieces per year (in 2015 - 9 pieces and 4 in 2016), by the end of 2016 collectors received a completed series of forty-five steel ten-ruble coins. Each coin is a 22 mm diameter steel disc with a yellowish gold plated brass coating. On this page, for the convenience of collectors, there is a complete list of the coins with a denomination of 10 rubles of the "Cities of Military Glory" (GVS) series issued at the moment, indicating the year of issue and circulation. Here you can, here - find out their cost, and here -.

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In 2011, a new series of coins called "Cities of Military Glory" was put into circulation. The coins are issued on the basis of the metal 10 rubles of regular minting after the model of 2009. Each coin will be issued in the amount of 10,000,000 copies.

Today, there are exactly 45 cities in our country that have been awarded the title "City of Military Glory". This title can be given to a city in the vicinity of which there were major battles, or they were destroyed as a result of hostilities, or the inhabitants of the city became famous in battles. By the way, it is in these cities that festive fireworks are held on February 23 and May 9.

Judging by what has already been issued, it is planned to issue 8 different coins per year. At this rate, the entire series will be released no earlier than 2016, although this is a plus - you do not need to buy all the coins right away, but you can stretch the pleasure, because this is the beauty of collecting.

Be that as it may - here is a list of commemorative coins of the "City of Military Glory" (or simply GVS) worth 10 rubles. This list includes coins that have already been put into circulation, as well as those that are only in the immediate plans of the Central Bank.

I also note that the price of coins of the "Cities of Military Glory" series today is about 50-100 rubles apiece (but this is provided that the coin has a UNC state or close to it), although the circulation is not small. This is due to the fact that most of the coins are bought from cashiers before reaching the wallet. But in the future, the value of these coins may fall, which always happens after the hype, especially for coins out of circulation. Please note that for the cheapest prices, you can purchase these coins on numismatic forums.

It should be noted that the number of cities that have been awarded the title of "city of military glory" is increasing. It is likely that coins will be issued in honor of the "new" cities in the coming years (for example, already in 2016).