1991 USSR Palladium Russian Ballerina in 14k Gold Bezel 25 Rubies

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1991 USSR Palladium Russian Ballerina in 14k Gold Bezel 25 Rubies.
The Palladium Ballerinas were introduced as a way for the Soviet Union to honor the cultural significance of the ballet.
Palladium was chosen as the metal of choice because Russia is home to the largest palladium mines in the world; more than 40 percent of global palladium production is done in Russia .
The coins were products of the Moscow Mint (Soviet Mints) and were produced between 1989 through 1995.
Both the 25-ruble and 10-ruble Russian Palladium Ballerina depict a dancing ballerina on their front side and on the back the picture of the symbol of the former Soviet Union. Each yearly issue of the Palladium Ballerina has its own distinct ballerina image with the dancer always playing the role of Odette from Swan Lake.