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15 Kopeks Arctic coal
1946 year| Aluminium bronze | 5 g | 25 mm |
| Location | Spitsbergen (Norway) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | Arktikugol (Арктикуголь) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 15 Kopeks (0.15) |
| Currency | Rouble (1924-1958) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#68812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Value, lettering and "Arktikugol", the name of a Russian mining company.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
АРКТИКУГОЛЬ
15
КОПЕЕК
Translation:
Arktikugol (Arctic Coal)
15 Kopeks
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 15 Kopeks coin made of Aluminium bronze in 1946 is interesting because it was produced during a time when the Soviet Union was experiencing a severe shortage of metals, particularly copper, which was the primary metal used in coin production. To address this shortage, the Soviet government decided to produce coins made of aluminum bronze, a material that was previously used for producing medals and other commemorative items. This coin, therefore, serves as a unique example of how the Soviet Union adapted to the challenges of war and scarcity by using alternative materials in coin production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 33300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 15 Kopeks (Arctic coal) 1946 coin.
