In the centre, the relief image of the National Coat of Arms of the Russian Federation, above the semicircular inscription along the rim THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION framed on both sides by ornamental elements of doubled rhombuses, in the lower part of the disc, at the edge the horizontal inscription 3 RUBLES and the date 2018 under it, over it to the right the mint trademark.

The two main elements of Russian state symbols (the two-headed eagle and the mounted figure slaying the dragon) predate Peter the Great. Today, however, the official description does not refer to the rider on the central shield as representing Saint George, mainly in order to maintain the secular character of the modern Russian state. The imperial crowns on each headstand for the unity and sovereignty of Russia, both as a whole and in its constituent republics and regions. The orb and scepter grasped in the eagle's talons are traditional heraldic symbols of sovereign power and authority. They have been retained in modern Russian arms despite the fact that the Russian Federation is not a monarchy.

Artist: E. V. Kramskaya
Sculptor: A. A. Dolgopolova

An image of a cartouche with Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin and an inscription in two lines NIZHNY NOVGOROD against a background layer combining two types of inspiration: Russia’s cultural and folklore heritage and football’s visual world; a flying ball trail performed in colour; a football player; along the circumference the inscription: 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA.

The Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin is a fortress in Nizhny Novgorod, the historic city center. Construction of the stone Kremlin of Nizhny Novgorod began in 1500 with the building of the Ivanovskaya Tower; the main work commenced in 1508 and by 1515 a grandiose building was completed. The oak walls that formed the old fortifications were destroyed by a huge fire in 1513. The two kilometer wall was reinforced by 13 towers. This "Stone City" had a permanent garrison with solid artillery weapons. With the fall of Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin lost its military significance, and later it housed the city and provincial authorities.

Nizhny Novgorod is one of the 11 host cities of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. The venue is a Nizhny Novgorod Stadium with its capacity of 44,899 spectators.

Artist: A. A. Brynza

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