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1987(L) USSR Defence of Nature 5 oz silver proof commemorative, certified by NGC as PF 70 Ultra Cameo. This Soviet-era 5 troy ounce .999 fine silver commemorative was issued during a thaw in the Cold War and features flags of the United States and the Soviet Union, along with two polar bears. The design symbolizes friendship between Russia and America and was created in the spirit of Glasnost. Scarce issue with only 10,000 minted at the Leningrad Mint in the Soviet Union. This medallic commemorative is noted as the only issue of its kind to have one side designed by an American and the other by a Russian. Measures over 2 inches in diameter. Strong collector appeal for world silver, Soviet/Russian commemoratives, Cold War-era pieces, nature-themed silver, and high-grade NGC-certified coins. NGC Cert #: 3831889-009 NGC Description: 1987(L) USSR Defence of Nature S5OZ Grade: PF 70 Ultra Cameo Mint: Leningrad Mint Metal: Silver Weight: 5 troy oz Fineness: .999 fine Mintage: 10,000 NGC Census: 4 in PF 70 Ultra Cameo NGC Higher Grades: 0 PF 70 Ultra Cameo is NGC’s highest proof grade. Ultra Cameo indicates strong contrast between the mirrored proof fields and frosted design details. Only 4 are listed by NGC in PF 70 Ultra Cameo, with 0 graded higher. This listing is for the certified coin shown.