Central Bank issued coin in honor of 50th anniversary of Baikal-Amur Mainline
The Bank of Russia issues a commemorative coin with a face value of 3 rubles "50th anniversary of the Baikal-Amur Mainline construction start" in the "Historical Events" series.
The coin is made of proof quality from 925 silver, weighing 31.1 g. The circle's diameter is 39 mm—circulation - 3 thousand pieces.
The legendary Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM) is one of the world's largest railways, with a length of 4.3 thousand km. It passes through Eastern Siberia and the Far East through areas with harsh natural conditions, permafrost, and high seismicity. The BAM crosses seven large mountain ranges and 11 deep rivers.
Author: Elina Akhmetova
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