1 ruble 2019. Year of the metal rat

Transnistria. 1 ruble 2019. Year of the metal rat (Mouse).

Unlike the Gregorian counterpart, there is no constant start date for the Chinese New Year. In 2020, he is scheduled for January 25 - on this day the White Metal Rat will finally enter into its legal rights. In the eastern calendar, it is the rat that is considered the first animal among 12, which in turn rule China. According to legend, once the Chinese emperor invited all the animals that they want to come to the feast. A wide river blocked the way to the palace, and the rat, in order not to get wet, asked the bull to transport it. On the shore, a resourceful animal jumped from the back of the bull and was the first to run to the emperor.

Obverse: in the center is the image of the state coat of arms of the PMR. In the circle of the inscription: at the top - “TRANSNISTRIAN REPUBLICAN BANK”, at the bottom - “2019”. Under the emblem the face value is indicated - “1 RUBLE”.

Reverse: in the center - the image of two rats against the background of the moon; above - the inscription "YEAR OF THE METAL RAT"; on the right is the Chinese character for the symbol of the year; below - the inscription "2020".

Release Date: 12/04/2019