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The 2018 Russian 25 Rubles “Hooray for Hollywood” Coin Featuring Cumberbatch

The 2018 Russian 25 Rubles “Hooray for Hollywood” Coin Featuring Cumberbatch

” A man might as well live in Russia …”

– The Valley of Fear (VALL)

As more and more countries learn there is easy money to be made is striking coins appealing to the fans of major pop culture stars, we are starting to see more with Sherlockian ties.. In 2018, Russia issued a series of 25 rubles coins featuring Hollywood male television and movie stars. One of the actors honored is Benedict Cumberbatch, who played the title role in the recent BBC Sherlock television series

This copper nickel coin is 27mm in diameter and can be found quite easily on that four lettered online marketplace.

We hope to update this description once we get our hands on an example to view more closely. The one we ordered took 16 days to arrive in the USA from Moscow and now has spent 19 days floating around the USPS faciities in the metropolitan Baltimore area.

A Russian Discount Card for Ms. Hudson’s Coffee House

A Russian Discount Card for Ms. Hudson’s Coffee House

“… Mrs. Hudson entered with the tea and coffee.” – The Adventure of the Naval Treaty (NAVA) This is a 5% discount card used on purchases at Ms. Hudson’s 221B Baker Street Coffee House in Moscow. We’ve been able to translate some of the phrases printed on the card. кофейня translates as Coffee House while… Continue Reading

Vasily Livanov Featured on 2019 Fantasy Russian 100 Ruble Banknotes

Vasily Livanov Featured on 2019 Fantasy Russian 100 Ruble Banknotes

“… a man might as well live in Russia …” – The Valley of Fear (VALL) A series of fantasy Russian 100 Ruble banknotes have recently been produced featuring Russian cinematic themes and actors. One of these banknotes feature Vasily Livanov, who portrayed Sherlock Holmes in the 11 episodes of the 1979 – 1986 Soviet… Continue Reading