The North-Western Bank of the Savings Bank of Russia has begun realising the “Sobol” silver coin and the golden chervonets and buying golden coins of the “Signs of the zodiac” series. According to the bank’s press service, in 2003 it has realised 63,7 kg of gold in coins and bullions to physical persons. Moreover, the Savings Bank of Russia has significantly broadened the assortment of Australian investment coins.