50 kopecks 1997 Russia M, ingrave 5.3 the most long leg of M, from circulation

Designation "5.2" according to Escande's addition to A. Stashkin's special catalogue, rare engraving of the letter M, the left leg M is long (longer than 5.1 and shorter than 5.3). 1 stamp pair is known.

M under the horse's hoof – is a Moscow mint mark

Collectors collect circulation coins by year and mints. Ciculation coins cost's higher than it's nominal value, because In some region of Russia can be rare coins with particular year, in other region - other year. For collectors it is hard to be in all regions...That is why collectors buy them to make their collection full.

1997 year – is the first year of coins of this type. First year is always popular, because they have original design. For example, 1 ruble, 2 rubles and 5 rubles changed it design not less than 2 times. Coins of 1997 are old, however you can buy it.