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Transnistria 2014 Polymer Coin Set – 1, 3, 5, and 10 Rubles (Uncirculated)
A fascinating modern issue from the Pridnestrovian Republican Bank, these are coin-shaped polymer rubles released in 2014 — the world’s first plastic coins replacing metal currency.
🪙 Set Includes:
1 Ruble (Orange Circle) – General Alexander Suvorov
3 Rubles (Green Square) – Field Marshal Pyotr Wittgenstein
5 Rubles (Blue Pentagon) – Admiral Fyodor Ushakov
10 Rubles (Red Octagon) – Poet Alexander Pushkin
🌟 Key Features
Official bank-issued polymer coins
Distinct geometric shapes and colors for each denomination
Brilliant Uncirculated (UNC) condition
Popular among both coin and banknote collectors
🏦 Issuing Authority: Pridnestrovian Republican Bank
Country: Transnistria (Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic)
Year: 2014
Material: Polymer Plastic
💡 Collector’s Note
These “coins” are actually lightweight polymer notes designed to replace small change. Their unique shapes, colors, and limited issue make them an eye-catching modern collectible — often called the world’s first coin-shaped banknotes.
