1 ruble Transnistria 2015 – Year of the Fiery Monkey

This coin was issued in honor of the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Fire Monkey is a period according to the Chinese calendar that occurred in 2016 (from February 8, 2016, to January 27, 2017). The next such year will not occur until 2076. This period is considered a time of change, vibrant events, creativity, activity, and frequent surprises, requiring resourcefulness.

Obverse: in the center is an image of a monkey sitting on rocks with a baby snub-nosed monkey from China; in the left background is a fragment of a Chinese landscape; at the top is the hieroglyph denoting 2016; at the top is the inscription “YEAR OF THE FIERY MONKEY”; at the bottom is the inscription “2016”.

Reverse: coat of arms of the Transnistrian Moldavian Republic.

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