Bank of Russia will issue commemorative coin dedicated to doctors

The Bank of Russia will issue a commemorative coin dedicated to medical workers, according to the official website of the regulator.

The coin made of the copper-nickel alloy will be released this year.

Its face value is 25 rubles; the circulation is up to 5 million units.

"The months of restrictions due to the pandemic will remain in people's memory for a long time. For most, these will be just memories of the time when they had to give up their usual way of life; for some, they will be memories of the fight against the disease. The coin issue is our modest contribution to preserving the memory of courage, dedication, and the real feat of doctors and medical workers. We admire their dedication and love for their work and for the people they saved and continue to save," said Olga Skorobogatova, First Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Russia.

Currently, work is underway on the design of the coin, which will be presented later.