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Soviet Union commemorative rouble series

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1965-1991

The Soviet Union commemorative rouble series comprises commemorative coins issued by the USSR between 1965 and 1991 to mark historical anniversaries, figures, and events, beginning with the 1965 issue. While most coins in the series were struck in copper-nickel alloy, the commemorative releases also included pieces minted in silver, gold, platinum, and palladium.

All coins in the series were manufactured under Goznak at either the Moscow Mint (MMD) or the Leningrad Mint (LMD). In addition to pieces struck for regular circulation, designated portions of almost every commemorative issue were produced using proof coinage technology.

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Historical context

Following the introduction of the Soviet ruble in 1922 to replace the Imperial Russian ruble, Soviet coinage was manufactured by Goznak facilities in Moscow and Leningrad. Commemorative coin production began in 1965 with an initial issue and expanded into an extensive series released for general circulation and specialized minting. These commemorative issues continued to mark prominent events and figures until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, after which the currency system transitioned to the post-Soviet successor currencies.

Design

Reverse
Subject of commemoration with legend and date

Identification

Identification
Each type is identified by its commemorative subject and year
Recognition pointers (from background sources)
Check the reverse face of the coin, which depicts the specific commemorative subject alongside its accompanying legend and date. Examine the metal composition, as the majority of issues are struck in copper-nickel alloy, alongside select issues in silver, gold, platinum, or palladium. Distinguish standard circulation strikes from proof strikes, as certain portions of nearly every issue were minted using proof technology at either the Moscow Mint or the Leningrad Mint.

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Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

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  • Proof and prooflike variants to be documented
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