1 ruble Transnistria 2018 – Adam’s head butterfly

1 ruble of Transnistria 2018 with a butterfly is a commemorative coin from the “Red Book of Transnistria” series, dedicated to the “Adam’s head” species.

The Adam’s Head (Acherontia atropos) is a large hawk moth with a wingspan of up to 13 cm, known for the pattern on its thorax resembling a human skull. It is one of the largest butterflies in Europe, migrating from Africa. It is distinguished by its ability to emit a loud squeaking sound when threatened and feeds on honey, entering beehives.

Obverse: An image of an Adam’s head butterfly, complemented at the lower right by an image of a flower and caterpillar. The name of the commemorative program, “RED BOOK OF TRANSNISTRIA,” is inscribed along the rim at the top right, and the name of the insect in Latin, “sphingidae,” is inscribed to the left.

Reverse: coat of arms of the Transnistrian Moldavian Republic.

Series: Red Book of Transnistria
Denomination: 1 PRB
Weight: 4.65 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Metal: CuNi
Circulation: 50,000