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Encyclopedia > Commemorative coins of the Soviet Union

Commemorative coins were released in the USSR between 1965 and 1991. Most of them were made of copper-nickel alloy, but there were also silver coins, gold coins, palladium coins and platinum coins. All of the coins were minted either by the Moscow Mint (Московский монетный двор (ММД)) or by the Leningrad Mint (Ленинградский монетный двор(ЛМД)). Certain parts of the mintage of almost each coin were minted using the proof coinage technology. Commemorative coins are legally issued coins with a denomination that are not usually meant for circulation. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... 1991 (MCMXCI in Roman) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Cupronickel is an alloy of copper, nickel and stengthening impurities, such as iron and manganese. ... Silver coins are possibly the oldest form of money. ... Gold coins are one of the oldest forms of money. ... Palladium coins are a form of coinage made out of the rare silver-white transition metal palladium. ... Platinum coins are an old form of money. ... A coin is usually a piece of hard material, generally metal and usually in the shape of a disc, which is issued by a government to be used as a form of money. ... Moscow (Russian: Москва́, Moskva, IPA: (help· info)) is the capital of Russia and the countrys principal political, economic, financial, educational and transportation center, located on the river Moskva. ... Leningrad (Russian: Ленинград) is a historical name of the Russian city of Saint Petersburg, used between 1924 and 1991. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ...

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Coins made of copper-nickel alloy

10 Copecks

  • 50 years of Soviet power, 1967

15 Copecks

  • 50 years of Soviet power, 1967

20 Copecks

  • 50 years of Soviet power, 1967

50 Copecks

  • 50 years of Soviet power, 1967

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Silver coins

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  • 1000th anniv. of the Baptism of Russia (Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev), mf:900, weight:31.1 g, mintage:35000, 1988
  • 1000th anniv. of the Baptism of Russia (Vladimir's Srebrenik), mf:900, weight:31.1 g, mintage:35000, 1988
  • 500th anniv. of Russian State (Moscow Kremlin), mf:900, weight:31.1 g, mintage:40000, 1989
  • 500th anniv. of Russian State (first All-Russian coins), mf:900, weight:31.1 g, mintage:40000, 1989
  • 500th anniv. of Russian State (Peter the Great Fleet), mf:900, weight:31.1 g, mintage:40000, 1990
  • 500th anniv. of Russian State (Petropavlovsk Fortress), mf:900, weight:31.1 g, mintage:40000, 1990
  • World Summit for Children, mf:900, weight:31.1 g, mintage:20000, 1990
  • 500th anniv. of Russian State (Bolshoi Theatre), mf:900, weight:31.1 g, mintage:25000, 1990
  • 500th anniv. of Russian State (Arch of Triumph), mf:900, weight:31.1 g, mintage:40000, 1991
  • 250th anniv. of the discovery of Russian America (Fort Ross), mf:900, weight:31.1 g, mintage:40000, 1991
  • 30th anniv. of the first human flight into space (USSR citizen Yuri Gagarin), mf:900, weight:31.1 g, mintage:25000, 1991

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The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Leningrad (Russian: Ленинград) is a historical name of the Russian city of Saint Petersburg, used between 1924 and 1991. ... Millesimal fineness is a system of denoting the purity of platinum, gold and silver alloys by parts per thousand of pure metal in the alloy. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... The city of Tallinn is the capital city and main seaport of Estonia. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... A monument to St. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Victory Square, the central place of Minsk Minsk or Miensk (Belarusian: ; Russian: ; Polish: ) is the capital and a major city of Belarus with a population of 1. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... A breaststroke swimmer A dog swimming Swimming describes any method by which living creatures move themselves through water apart from walking on the bottom. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Athletics, also known, especially in American English, as track and field or track and field athletics, is a collection of sport events, which can roughly be divided into running, throwing, and jumping. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Equestrian has several meanings: An equestrian is a horseback rider: see equestrianism An equestrian (Roman) is a member of one of the upper classes in ancient Rome. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Gold medal winner Ethel Catherwood of Canada scissors over the bar at the 1928 Summer Olympics. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Insert non-formatted text herehrown is a heavy steel ball attached to a wire rope, maximum 4 ft (1. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Weightlifting is a sport where competitors attempt to lift heavy weights mounted on steel bars, the execution of which is a combination of power and technique. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness, such as handsprings and handstands. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... These arrows score as an inner 10, and a 9 Archery is the practice of using a bow to shoot arrows. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ...

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The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Moscow (Russian: Москва́, Moskva, IPA: (help· info)) is the capital of Russia and the countrys principal political, economic, financial, educational and transportation center, located on the river Moskva. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Cycling is a recreation, a sport, and a means of transport across land. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Rowing refers to several forms of physical activity: For rowing boats in general, see Watercraft rowing. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Pole vaulting is an athletics event where competitors use a long, flexible pole as an aid to leap over a bar, similar to the high jump, but at much greater heights. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005 Basketball is a sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop (the basket) under organized rules. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Volleyball is one of the most popular sports to play in the world. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Judo (Japanese: 柔道, jūdō; gentle way) is a martial art, sport, and philosophy originated in Japan. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Boxing, nicknamed the sweet science and also called pugilism or prizefighting, is a sport where two participants of similar weight attack each other with their fists in a series of one to three-minute intervals called rounds. In both Amateur and Professional divisions, the combatants (called boxers or fighters) avoid... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Khuresh competition in Tos-Bulak at the Naadym festival of 2005. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Tug of war Tug of war, also known as rope pulling, is a sport that directly pits two teams against each other in a test of strength. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ...

Gold coins

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The Waltz of the Snowflakes from Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker Ballet is the name given to a specific dance form and technique. ... Bolshoi Theatre (For the rock music band Bolshoi, see The Bolshoi. ...

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  • Russian ballet (Bolshoi Theatre), mf:585, weight:5.32 g, mintage:5000, 1991
  • Russian ballet (Bolshoi Theatre), mf:999, weight:3.11 g, mintage:1500, 1991

Bolshoi Theatre (For the rock music band Bolshoi, see The Bolshoi. ... Bolshoi Theatre (For the rock music band Bolshoi, see The Bolshoi. ...

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The Cathedral of St Sophia in Novgorod is the oldest preserved church in Russia. ... Cathedral of the Dormition, Moscow, in winter The Cathedral of the Dormition or Cathedral of the Assumption (in Russian, Uspensky Sobor (Успенский Собор)) is the name of several cathedrals in the world. ... Gabriel delivering the Annunciation. ... The cathedral dominates the city skyline St. ... Bolshoi Theatre (For the rock music band Bolshoi, see The Bolshoi. ... Bolshoi Theatre (For the rock music band Bolshoi, see The Bolshoi. ...

100 Rubles

The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Lenin Stadium in Luzhniki, Moscow , usually called simply as Luzhniki, is the biggest sports stadium in Russia (and the former USSR). ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Rowing refers to several forms of physical activity: For rowing boats in general, see Watercraft rowing. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Bicycle racing on a velodrome A velodrome is a sporting arena purpose-built for track cycling, ie: racing on bicycles. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Listen to this article · (info) This audio file was created from an article revision dated 2006-01-10, and does not reflect subsequent edits to the article. ... Population 315,954 (2002) Time zone Moscow (MSK/MSD), UTC +0300 (MSK)/+0400 (MSD) Latitude/Longitude 56°09´N 40°25´E Vladimir (Russian: ) is a city in Russia, an administrative center of Vladimir Oblast. ... Albus rex Ivan III Ivan III Vasilevich (Иван III Васильевич) (January 22, 1440 – October 27, 1505), also known as Ivan the Great, was a grand duke of Muscovy who first adopted a more pretentious title of the grand duke of all the Russias. Sometimes referred to as the gatherer of the Russian... Portrait of Peter by Paul Delaroche Peter I (Russian: Пётр I Алексеевич or Pyotr I Alexeyevich)(Peter Alexeyevich Romanov) (10 June 1672–8 February 1725 [30 May 1672– 28 January 1725 O.S.] ) ruled Russia from 7 May (27 April O.S.) 1682 until his death. ... Leo Tolstoy, pictured late in life Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (help· info) (Russian: Лев Никола́евич Толсто́й; commonly referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy) (September 9, 1828 – November 20, 1910, N.S.; August 28, 1828 – November 7, 1910, O.S.) was a Russian novelist, social reformer, pacifist, Christian anarchist, vegetarian, moral thinker and... Bolshoi Theatre (For the rock music band Bolshoi, see The Bolshoi. ... Bolshoi Theatre (For the rock music band Bolshoi, see The Bolshoi. ...

Platinum coins

150 Rubles

The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... The so-called Discobolus of Myron is a famous sculpture from Greek antiquity. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Wrestling can be: Sport wrestling Professional wrestling Another term for grappling This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... Chariot was the name of a WW2 naval weapon, the British manned torpedo. ... The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in Moscow, USSR. Another candidate in the bid to organise the Olympics was Los Angeles. ... A runner may be: In modern drug subcultures, a person who delivers drugs to one who is purchasing them, from the drug dealer. ... The Tale of Igors Campaign (Old East Slavic: Слово о плъку Игоревѣ, Slovo o pălku IgorevÄ›; Modern Russian: Слово о полку Игореве, Slovo o polku Igoreve) is an anonymous masterpiece of East Slavic literature written in Old East Slavic language and tentatively dated by the end of 12th century. ... Miniature in russian chronicle, XVI century The Great standing on the Ugra river (Великое cтояние на реке Угре in Russian, also Угорщина (Ugorschina in English, derived from Ugra)) was a bloodless standoff between Akhmat Khan, Khan of the Golden Horde, and Grand Duke Ivan III of Russia in 1480, which... The Battle of Poltava (or Pultowa) was a battle between the armies of Peter I of Russia and Charles XII of Sweden on 28 June (new style 8 July) 1709, the most famous of the battles of the Great Northern War. ... Kazan Cathedral in St Petersburg and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow were built to commemorate the Russian victory against Napoleon. ... After the discovery of northern Alaska by Ivan Fedorov in 1732, and the Aleutian Islands, southern Alaska, and north-western shores of North America in 1741 during the Russian exploration conducted by Vitus Bering and Aleksei Chirikov, it took fifty years until the founding of the first Russian colony in...

Palladium coins

5 Rubles

  • Russian ballet (ballerina in the role of Odette), mf:999, weight:7.87 g, mintage:6000, 1991

// Swan Lake (Russian: Лебединое Озеро) is one of the most famous and critically-acclaimed ballets, with music by Tchaikovsky (opus 20). ...

10 Rubles

  • Russian ballet (ballerina in the role of Odette), mf:999, weight:15.55 g, mintage:1400, 1990
  • Russian ballet (ballerina in the role of Odette), mf:999, weight:15.55 g, mintage:8000, 1991

// Swan Lake (Russian: Лебединое Озеро) is one of the most famous and critically-acclaimed ballets, with music by Tchaikovsky (opus 20). ... // Swan Lake (Russian: Лебединое Озеро) is one of the most famous and critically-acclaimed ballets, with music by Tchaikovsky (opus 20). ...

25 Rubles

  • 1000th anniv. of the Baptism of Russia (Monument to the duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich), mf:999, weight:31.1 g, mintage:7000, 1988
  • 500th Anniversary of Russian State (Ivan III), mf:999, weight:31.1 g, mintage:12000, 1989
  • Russian ballet (ballerina in the role of Odette), mf:999, weight:31.1 g, mintage:6500, 1989
  • 500th Anniversary of Russian State (Peter the Great), mf:999, weight:31.1 g, mintage:12000, 1990
  • 250th anniv. of the discovery of Russian America (St. Peter vessel), mf:999, weight:15.55 g, mintage:6500, 1990
  • 250th anniv. of the discovery of Russian America (St. Paul vessel), mf:999, weight:15.55 g, mintage:6500, 1990
  • Russian ballet (ballerina in the role of Odette), mf:999, weight:15.55 g, mintage:24000, 1990
  • 500th Anniversary of Russian State (Serfdom abolition), mf:999, weight:15.55 g, mintage:12000, 1991
  • 250th anniv. of the discovery of Russian America (Three Saints Bay), mf:999, weight:15.55 g, mintage:6500, 1991
  • 250th anniv. of the discovery of Russian America (Novo-Arkhangelsk), mf:999, weight:15.55 g, mintage:6500, 1991
  • Russian ballet (ballerina in the role of Odette), mf:999, weight:31.1 g, mintage:3000, 1991

... Detail of the Millennium of Russia monument in Novgorod (1862) representing St Vladimir and his family. ... Albus rex Ivan III Ivan III Vasilevich (Иван III Васильевич) (January 22, 1440 – October 27, 1505), also known as Ivan the Great, was a grand duke of Muscovy who first adopted a more pretentious title of the grand duke of all the Russias. Sometimes referred to as the gatherer of the Russian... // Swan Lake (Russian: Лебединое Озеро) is one of the most famous and critically-acclaimed ballets, with music by Tchaikovsky (opus 20). ... Portrait of Peter by Paul Delaroche Peter I (Russian: Пётр I Алексеевич or Pyotr I Alexeyevich)(Peter Alexeyevich Romanov) (10 June 1672–8 February 1725 [30 May 1672– 28 January 1725 O.S.] ) ruled Russia from 7 May (27 April O.S.) 1682 until his death. ... After the discovery of northern Alaska by Ivan Fedorov in 1732, and the Aleutian Islands, southern Alaska, and north-western shores of North America in 1741 during the Russian exploration conducted by Vitus Bering and Aleksei Chirikov, it took fifty years until the founding of the first Russian colony in... According to tradition, Peter was crucified upside-down, as shown in this painting by Caravaggio. ... After the discovery of northern Alaska by Ivan Fedorov in 1732, and the Aleutian Islands, southern Alaska, and north-western shores of North America in 1741 during the Russian exploration conducted by Vitus Bering and Aleksei Chirikov, it took fifty years until the founding of the first Russian colony in... An early portrait of the Apostle Paul. ... // Swan Lake (Russian: Лебединое Озеро) is one of the most famous and critically-acclaimed ballets, with music by Tchaikovsky (opus 20). ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... After the discovery of northern Alaska by Ivan Fedorov in 1732, and the Aleutian Islands, southern Alaska, and north-western shores of North America in 1741 during the Russian exploration conducted by Vitus Bering and Aleksei Chirikov, it took fifty years until the founding of the first Russian colony in... Three Saints Bay is a small inlet on the southeast side of Kodiak Island in southern Alaska. ... After the discovery of northern Alaska by Ivan Fedorov in 1732, and the Aleutian Islands, southern Alaska, and north-western shores of North America in 1741 during the Russian exploration conducted by Vitus Bering and Aleksei Chirikov, it took fifty years until the founding of the first Russian colony in... Sitka City and Borough is a borough located on the west side of Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of the Pacific Ocean, in the state of Alaska. ... // Swan Lake (Russian: Лебединое Озеро) is one of the most famous and critically-acclaimed ballets, with music by Tchaikovsky (opus 20). ...

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