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10 Kopecks 11 orbits; Novodel
1937 year| Nickel silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Soviet Union (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Soviet Union (1922-1991) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 10 Kopecks (0.10) |
| Currency | Rouble (1924-1958) |
| Composition | Nickel silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#121009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Value within octagon flanked by sprigs with date below.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
10
КОП
1937
Translation:
10
Kop (Kopecks)
1937
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Such coins of improved quality were minted in extremely limited circulation at the Leningrad Mint in the late 50's. XX century.Interesting fact
The 10 Kopecks coin from the Soviet Union (Russia) in 1937 features a unique design that showcases 11 orbiting planets, including Earth, on the reverse side. This design was created to commemorate the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, which was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. The use of Nickel silver in the coin's composition adds to its unique features, as it is a copper alloy that contains nickel and sometimes zinc.
