Soviet Union 1 Rouble, 1961 reform
Also known as: 1 rubl
Well documentedSupported by multiple reputable specialist catalogues or publications.
Period
1961-1991
Issuing entity
Union of Soviet Socialist RepublicsCirculating rouble coin introduced with the 1961 Soviet currency reform, used until the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Historical context
The 1961 reform revalued the rouble and introduced a coinage series that remained essentially unchanged for three decades.
Design
- Obverse
- State arms of the Soviet Union with the legend of the union
- Reverse
- Denomination and date
Identification
- Series
- Distinguish reform-era coins from earlier pre-1961 types by design and date
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
- Alloy composition, weight and diameter to be transcribed from a verified catalogue
- Commemorative rouble types to be listed separately
- Catalogue numbers require transcription