5 Kopecks (15 orbits) 1957 front 5 Kopecks (15 orbits) 1957 back
5 Kopecks (15 orbits) 1957 photo
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5 Kopecks 15 orbits

1957 year
Aluminium bronze 5 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Soviet Union (Russia)
Period
Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1957
Value
5 Kopecks (0.05)
Currency
Rouble (1924-1958)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
5 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14666
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Value and date within wheat sprigs.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
5
КОПЕЕК
1957
·

Translation: 5 Kopecks

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Kopecks coin from 1957 features a unique design that showcases the Soviet Union's achievements in space exploration. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized image of the Soviet Union's first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, which was launched in 1957. The coin's design was meant to commemorate the Soviet Union's success in space exploration and to promote the country's technological advancements.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1957  - - - - - -

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