3 Kopecks (15 orbits) 1961-1991 front 3 Kopecks (15 orbits) 1961-1991 back
3 Kopecks (15 orbits) 1961-1991 photo
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3 Kopecks 15 orbits

 
Brass (58% Copper, 40% Zinc, 2% Manganese (ЛМц 58-2)) 3 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Soviet Union (Russia)
Period
Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1961-1991
Value
3 Kopecks (0.03&nbspSUR)
Currency
Rouble (1961-1991)
Composition
Brass (58% Copper, 40% Zinc, 2% Manganese (ЛМц 58-2))
Weight
3 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1991
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#766
Rarity index
3%

Reverse

Value and date within wheat sprigs.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
3
КОПЕЙКИ
1989

Translation: 3 Kopecks

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Varieties exist.