Impressive, Proof quality, 5 troy ounces of pure (999 fine) silver commemorative was issued during a thaw in the Cold War. Features flags of the United States and the Soviet Union, as well as two polar bears. This medallic issue symbolizes the Friendship of Russia and America.
Scarce, only 10,000 minted at the Leningrad Mint in the Soviet Union. This is the only commemorative ever to have one side designed by an American and the other by a Russian "in the spirit of Glasnost." Over 2" diameter.
Metal:
Silver
Weight:
5 oz
Fineness:
99.9%
Condition:
NGC PF-68 Ultra Cameo
Year:
1987
