2034) Cherepanov Steam Locomotive - 1834", Russian Federation: "The Inventions of Russia Coin Series": The First Coin in the 3 Ruble Silver Coin Series issued by the Bank of Russia depicts the Steam Locomotive: Date/Year of Coin issue: 16.08.2021:
On 16.08.2021, the Bank of Russia issued a commemorative silver 3-ruble coin "Cherepanov Steam Locomotive". This coin starts a new series titled - "The Inventions of Russia".
The Cherepanov steam locomotive (Russian: Парово́зы Черепа́новых) was the first steam locomotive built in Russia.
Yefim and Miron Cherepanov constructed the locomotive in 1834, at the Vyisky plant in Nizhny Tagil.
The model ran from a factory in Nizhny Tagil to a nearby mine. The track constructed to compliment the locomotive was the first steam railway line in Russia.
A second model was constructed for sending to Saint Petersburg in 1835.
Though horse-powered transport was the dominant form of transporting goods in Russia for many of the following years, the construction of the locomotive was influential in the growth of rail transport in Russia.
Yefim Cherepanov and his son, Miron, were serfs to the Demidov family of factory-owners and developed several innovations while working for them. The pair had been building steam engines for many years, to pump water in the mines.
The first model of the locomotive was completed in 1834, after around six months of work within the duo's free time.
In August of that year, people gathered to watch an exhibition of the locomotive on track that measured around 854 meters.
The locomotive was noted to have transported 3.2 tons of cargo at a speed of around 15 kilometers per hour.
That weight would have required around 50 to 60 workers to transport, and around 30 minutes. The locomotive was able to do it in four minutes. It was measured at 30 horsepower.
Their second model, built in March 1835 and gifted to Saint Petersburg, improved upon those statistics, carrying a weight of around 1,000 poods at a speed of around 16.4 kilometers per hour.
The first model stayed in the factory, on a two-kilometer track from the factory to a nearby mine. This track was the first steam railway in Russia
The development of the locomotive gave Yefim his freedom and Miron would be freed three years later. They were, however, denied a patent for their invention and the two of them passed away not long after, Yefim in 1842 and Miron in 1849.
The first state-sponsored railways in Russia actually imported locomotives from other countries to start. It wasn't until 1857 when a Russian-built locomotive was used outside of a factory.
The locomotive is still represented and honoured in modern history. Its history can be found in an exhibit of The Nizhny Tagil Museum of Regional History and the Polytechnic Museum.
It was also featured on several postage stamps.
The Coin:
The Reverse of the 3 Ruble Silver Coin features a partially coloured image of the steam locomotive driven by a worker/driver against the background of factory buildings laser treated for matte finishing; the inscriptions are: ‘ПАРОВОЗ ЧЕРЕПАНОВЫХ’ (meaning "CHEREPANOV STEAM LOCOMOTIVE") at the top along the periphery and ‘1834’ at the lower bottom.
The Obverse and the Reverse of the coin have a relief rim along the circumference.
The specifications of this Coin are:
Country of issue: Russia; Year: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: 3 Ruble/Rouble; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1,0 Oz or 31.104 grams; Diameter/Size: 39.00 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mint: Saint Petersburg Mint - Branch of Goznak; Mintage: 3,000 pieces; Mint Mark: Saint Petersburg logo; Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Special Techniques: Partially Coloured; Designers: (Obverse) A.A. Brynza (Reverse): E.V. Kramskaya; Edge: Corrugated; Shape: Round; Legal Tender: Yes, in the Russian Federation and is mandatory for acceptance for all kinds of payments without any restrictions at its face value.
Links to posts on Russian Coins, Banknotes and stamps:
1) A 100 Rouble Banknote issued by Russia to commemorate the XXII Winter Olympics - (07-23 February 2014) held at Sochi, Russia
2) Commemorative Coins issued when the 1980 22nd Summer Olympics were held in Moscow (19.07.1980 to 03.08.1980)
3) 2018 "Federation Internationale de Football Association" (FIFA) World Cup being held in Russia between 14.06.2018 &15.07.2018: Some Coins and stamps issued by Russia, Australia, Hungary, Spain & France to commemorate the Tournament/Championship
4) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Kholmogory post road (Arkhangelsk - Vologda - Yaroclavi - Moscow), Russia: Europa 2020 theme: A stamp brought out by "Pochta Rossii"(Russian Post) featuring this important post road: Date of Stamp issue: 15.01.2020
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