The department of Public Relationships of the Bank of Russia informs that on December 1, 2003 the Bank of Russia is issuing memorial silver coin devoted to the 200th anniversary of F.I. Tutchev, famous Russian poet. The coins are at the face value of two roubles (15,55 g of silver, the purity of alloy is 925,).

The number of coins issued is 10 thou pcs.

These are the legal payment method in Russian Federation.