Obverse: the obverse of the coin depicts the St. George is riding on a horse and killing a dragon victoriously.
Reverse: the reverse of the coin depicts a double-eyed eagle with wings - a Russian coat of arms, followed by the inscription "БАНК РОССИИ" (En. the Bank of Russia). Coin denominated in semicircle "ПЯТ ПДЕСЯТ РУБЛЕЙ" (En. Fifty rubles), and bottom gold coin "Au 999", year of mintage, coin weight "7.78" and mintmark.
About the coin: Russian national bank in 2006 years issued new investment gold 50 rouble coin dedicated to St. George. The legend says he was the son of Capadocian noble Christians, a brave warrior who, due to his military virtues, entered the personal guard of Emperor Diocletian. George was a Christian and was killed for his faith. St. George is depicted with a soldier's outfit sitting on a horse and spearbearing dragon. St. George was honored in the East, and later the Crusaders spread the cult in the West. It is one of the most popular saints in Lithuania, and traditional St. George is celebrated in the village. Believed to protect against all diseases. It is the guardian of horses and other animals as well as farmers. St. George is the patron of many states and cities.
