Soviet Union commemorative rouble series
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
1965-1991
Issuing entity
Union of Soviet Socialist RepublicsExtensive series of circulating commemorative one-rouble coins marking anniversaries, figures and events, beginning with the 1965 issue.
Historical context
Soviet commemorative roubles were issued for general circulation and are collected as a complete series.
Design
- Reverse
- Subject of commemoration with legend and date
Identification
- Identification
- Each type is identified by its commemorative subject and year
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Complete type list and mintages require transcription from a verified catalogue
- Proof and prooflike variants to be documented
- Catalogue numbers require transcription