2002 Russian MVD 200th Anniversary SKPO Commemorative Table Medal with Protective Capsule – Moscow Mint, Rare Original Issue

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Original Item – Only One Available. A rare original Russian MVD 200th Anniversary commemorative table medal, produced in 2002 by the Moscow Mint (MMD) for the Insurance Company of Law Enforcement Agencies (SKPO). The medal commemorates the bicentenary of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, tracing its institutional origins to 1802 under Emperor Alexander I. SKPO was established in 1996 with the involvement of Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs and Ministry of Justice organizations to provide insurance services for law enforcement personnel and institutions. This commemorative issue reflects the company's historical association with Russia's internal security and law enforcement structures during the ministry's landmark 200th anniversary.

The obverse features the distinctive MVD shield and vertically positioned sword, accompanied by a ribbon bearing the inscription “200 Years.” The reverse displays the SKPO corporate monogram surrounded by the inscription “Insurance Company of Law Enforcement Agencies – Moscow.” Struck at the Moscow Mint in gold-colored metal, the medal measures approximately 50 mm in diameter and exhibits finely executed relief details, contrasting polished and matte surfaces, and an attractive golden finish. This example is preserved in a transparent protective capsule.

Unlike the official wearable MVD bicentenary decorations, this substantial table medal represents a separate commemorative issue associated with SKPO. Its Moscow Mint production, distinctive institutional design, and connection to the 2002 bicentenary make it an appealing collectible for specialists in Russian MVD history, law enforcement memorabilia, and post-Soviet commemorative medals. An uncommon original commemorative piece from a significant anniversary in the history of Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs.