A double referendum was held in Transnistria on 17 September 2006. Voters were asked whether they approved of the possibility of renouncing independence and integration with Moldova, or alternatively independence and a possible future integration into the Russian Federation.

 

Pro-Moldovan organisations announced before the referendum that they would not recognise its results. Ballots for the referendum were reprinted 3 times, as the chairman of electoral commission, Piotr Denisenko, announced a shrinkage of electorate of 7% compared with previous year.

Mintage:  50000

Face value:  1 rouble

Material:  Nickel plated steel

Weight:  4.65g

Diameter:  22mm

Type:  Commemorative circulation coin

Edge:  Plain

 

Source of information: Trans-Dniester Republican Bank www.cbpmr.net