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20 Kopecks Trial strike
1956 year| (copper-manganese alloy with a Nickel admixture) | 3.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Soviet Union (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Soviet Union (1922-1991) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1956 |
| Value | 20 Kopecks (0.20) |
| Currency | Rouble (1924-1958) |
| Composition | (copper-manganese alloy with a Nickel admixture) |
| Weight | 3.08 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#94111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value and date within wheat sprigs.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
20
КОПЕЕК
1956
Translation: 20 Kopecks
Comment
Copper-manganese alloy steel color with a Nickel admixture..
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Kopecks (Trial strike) 1956 from Soviet Union (Russia) is a rare and unique coin, with only 300 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was instead used to test the minting process and the quality of the metal alloy used. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
