The 100th Anniversary of the All Russia Association of the Blind

Obverse

a relief image of the National Coat of Arms of the Russian Federation, above it along the rim the inscription in a semicircle ‘РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ’ (RUSSIAN FEDERATION) framed with paired diamonds on both sides, under the coat of arms are the chemical symbol and fineness of the metal on the left and fine metal content and the mint mark on the right, at the bottom centre in three lines are the inscription ‘БАНК РОССИИ’ (BANK OF RUSSIA), the coin denomination ‘3 РУБЛЯ’ (3 RUBLES), and the year of issue ‘2025 г.’ (2025).

Reverse

a coloured relief image of the logo of the All Russia Association of the Blind (VOS), a QR code, laser-treated for matte finishing, leading to the VOS website when scanned with a smartphone offering the audio description option to receive the information about the coin and the relief inscription ‘100 ЛЕТ’ (100 YEARS) in Braille, both placed above the logo, and the relief inscription below in two lines ‘100 ЛЕТ’ (100 YEARS).

Authors

Designers: E.V. Kramskaya (obverse), A.D. Schablykin (reverse).
Sculptors: A.A. Dolgopolova (obverse), computer simulation (reverse).
Mint: Saint Petersburg Mint (СПМД).
Edge: 300 corrugations.

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The All Russia Association of the Blind (VOS) was founded on 8 July 1925 in order to improve the living conditions of people with visual impairments, to render them financial assistance, to provide them cultural and political education, to instruct them in accessible crafts, and to give them the opportunity to use their knowledge of science, technology, and arts.

Over its 100-year history, VOS has acquired rich experience in addressing rehabilitation, business, social, and cultural issues. The organisation is constantly introducing new forms and methods of adaptation and rehabilitation, ensuring equal opportunities for people with visual impairments.

At present, the All Russia Association of the Blind unites over 185,000 people and comprises 81 regional organisations. It is the founder of 156 specialised training and production enterprises located in 68 constituent territories of the Russian Federation, as well as 13 institutions and three health centres.

The material is provided by the All-Russian Society of People with Disabilities ‘The All Russia Association of the Blind Awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour’.