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© thomas weisskircher
10 Kopeks Arctic Coal
1946 year| Aluminium bronze | 2.9 g | 22.3 mm |
| Location | Spitsbergen (Norway) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | Arktikugol (Арктикуголь) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 10 Kopeks (0.10) |
| Currency | Rouble (1924-1958) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#43124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Value, legend.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
АРКТИКУГОЛЬ
10
КОПЕЕК
Translation:
Arktikugol (Arctic Coal)
10 Kopeks
Edge
Reeded
Comment
With counterstamp:
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Interesting fact
The 10 Kopeks (Arctic Coal) coin from 1946 is interesting because it was issued during a time when the Soviet Union was experiencing a severe shortage of metals, particularly copper, which was needed for the war effort. As a result, the Soviet government decided to produce coins made of aluminum bronze, a material that was more readily available at the time. This coin, weighing 2.9 grams, is a unique example of a coin made from a non-traditional material during a time of scarcity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Kopeks (Arctic Coal) 1946 coin.