10 Kopecks (Trial Strike; A8) 1956 front 10 Kopecks (Trial Strike; A8) 1956 back
10 Kopecks (Trial Strike; A8) 1956 photo
© Staraya moneta

10 Kopecks Trial Strike; A

1956 year
Aluminium (aluminium alloy) - -
Description
Issuer
Soviet Union (Russia)
Period
Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type
Pattern
Year
1956
Value
10 Kopecks (0.10)
Currency
Rouble (1924-1958)
Composition
Aluminium (aluminium alloy)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#111965
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value and date within wheat sprigs.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
10
КОПЕЕК
1956

Translation:
10 Kopecks
1956

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Aluminum alloy A8 with Copper and Manganese 0.56 g.


© Image courtesy of Staraya moneta

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Kopecks (Trial Strike; A8) 1956 from Soviet Union (Russia) made of Aluminium (aluminium alloy) is a rare and unique coin, with only 300 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike and never entered circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.