Gold coins - 10 rubles of 1975-82 and silver coin with sable engraved are circulated at the territory of Russia as a legal tender along with coins issued since January 1, 1998. This information was announced Monday by CBR Public Relations Department.

In accordance with regulations Central Bank of Russia is to give gold and "Sobol" silver coins to credit organizations for trasactions. The organizations are possible to make regular deals to buy and sell these coins.

These conditions will stimulate circulation and would attract legal and private persons to invest in them./div>