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Complete 1991 “First Man in Space” 30th Anniversary Silver Proof Coin and Medal Set, honoring Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and the historic Vostok 1 flight of April 12, 1961. This presentation set includes: * 1991 USSR 3 Rubles silver proof coin * Yuri Gagarin commemorative medal * Original burgundy presentation case * Original USSR/Goznak coin certificate * Original medal certificate and specifications * Both pieces housed in protective capsules 3 Rubles Proof Coin Specifications * Country: USSR * Year: 1991 * Denomination: 3 Rubles * Composition: .900 silver * Fine silver content: 31.1 grams * Diameter: 39 mm * Finish: Proof * Design commemorates the 30th anniversary of the first human flight into space Gagarin Medal Details The accompanying certificate states that the medal was minted from metal from a Soviet spacecraft that had flown in space and was officially issued by the Baikonur Cosmodrome. * Diameter: 40 mm * Mintage listed on certificate: 160,000 * Minting year: 1991