After the Bolshevik revolution, Lenin sold many of the coins to get currency. In 2004, 9 eggs were to be auctioned by Sotheby’s but were bought before it was replaced by Ukrainian-born Russian millionaire Victor Vekselberg. He said he spent more than $ 100 million to buy the pieces and did not plan to display them in his home but bought them because they are important to Russian culture and, he believes, are the most perfect jewelry. from the world. He also said he wants to open a museum dedicated to them in Russia.
Of the 50 Faberge eggs, 42 have survived and can be admired in important collections and museums around the world, in Europe and America.