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Moscow Mint · Russia
Russian St George 50 Ruble Gold
0.25 troy oz — 99.9% Goldgoldcurrent
Modern Russian gold bullion coin from the Central Bank of Russia. Features St George on horseback slaying a dragon. Quarter-ounce of 99.9% fine gold.
Physical Specifications
| Mass | 7.89 g |
| Troy Ounces | 0.25 oz |
| Diameter | 22.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Edge | reeded |
| Purity | 99.9% Gold |
| Fineness | 0.999 |
| Density | 19.3 g/cm³ |
| Face Value | 50 RUB |
| Series | St George the Victorious |
| First Minted | 2006 |
Authentication Reference
Use these values to verify an authentic Russian St George 50 Ruble Gold. All tests can be performed with a digital scale, callipers, and the EON ping tester.
Weight
7.89grams
Use a 0.001 g digital scale. Calibrate first with a known object (a €2 coin = 8.50g).
Dimensions
Diameter22.6mm
Thickness1.6mm
Use plastic callipers (not steel — avoid scratching). Or use the camera tool with a bank card as reference (ISO 7810: 85.60mm × 53.98mm).