1 ruble Transnistria 2017/2018 – Year of the Yellow Dog

This coin was issued in 2017 in honor of the Chinese zodiac, which recognizes 2018 as the Year of the Yellow Earth Dog. This year symbolizes loyalty, honesty, stability, and hard work. It ran from February 16, 2018, to February 4, 2019, bringing calm after the fire signs. This period is favorable for starting a family, career advancement, and creative endeavors.

Obverse: in the center is a stylized image of a dog; on the right is a hieroglyph denoting the symbol of 2018, below it is the inscription “2018”; at the top: from left to right is the inscription “YEAR OF THE YELLOW DOG”.

Reverse: coat of arms of the Transnistrian Moldavian Republic.

Denomination: 1 PRB
Weight: 4.65 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Metal: CuNi
Circulation: 50,000