Something interesting I came across:

I *was* almost tempted to get them but you know, these are copy coins, but it looks pretty real.

12 rubles Platinum (miniature)

1913 Romanov 300th Anniversary

1924 Worker Ruble

Why is Franklin Mint making Russian coins?

Good point, but I guess Franklin mint has been pretty desperate somewhat. I mean, just type in Franklin mint at the eBay site, and you will be awed that Franklin mint has even went to the extent of making chess boards, which may seem odd. But yea, that is assuming that the sellers aren't lying...

When I saw the title I thought you might be referring to some of the small gold coins issued by Goznak, with denominations of 10 or 50 Rubles. I actually want some of the Ballet coins.

I think they're neat. Way back in the 70s the Franklin Mint issued a complete US Type set in miniature. The "coins" were tiny but the detail was great. I think they'd make a great thing to have. I haven't seen a set in years. I wonder where they all went?

Oh no. Hehehe. Yes, the miniature ballet coins are quite nice, but they are

a) too expensive
hard to find
c) harder to find when you want it in a proper gift case + certificate.

I think I have a 14k gold miniture 8mm 10 ruble 1899 coin somewhere... (obviously a copy)

Nice coins, but I prefer the originals, even in F grade... I saw in past weeks and Romanian silver coins miniaturized by Franklin mint, at higher price than uncirculated originals... Idea isn't new, I know that exist ancient (100 years old) miniature coins of France, Germany, Austro-Hungary, Russia, Romania. Some people says these are toy coins, or tokens. I do not know...