Russian President Vladimir Putin's face is on one side of the 1kg (2.2lb) coin while the other shows a map of the Crimean Peninsula
The limited edition of 500 silver coins has been called The Gatherer of Russian Lands - a phrase traditionally associated with Ivan III - better known as Ivan the Great - who significantly expanded Russia's territories during his rule.
The coins haven't been priced yet - some of them may be sold, although they won't be used as currency
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