This coin is from the 'Cities of Military Glory' series that started in 2011.
This issue is for Veliky Novgorod, a very important historic city that lies south of St. Petersburg and north-west of Moscow. The city dates back to the 9th century. On the flag and coat of arms are two bears, with four fish underneath.
Thanks to Maria for gifting me this coin!
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