5 Kopecks (16 orbits) 1948-1956 front 5 Kopecks (16 orbits) 1948-1956 back
5 Kopecks (16 orbits) 1948-1956 photo
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5 Kopecks 16 orbits

 
Aluminium bronze 5 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Soviet Union (Russia)
Period
Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1948-1956
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#5840
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Value and date within wheat sprigs.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
5
КОПЕЕК
1955
·

Translation: 5 Kopecks

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Kopecks coin from the Soviet Union (Russia) that was minted between 1948 and 1956 has a unique feature. It has 16 orbital grooves on its rim, which is unlike any other coin in the world. This feature was added to the coin's design to make it easily identifiable and distinguishable from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1948  - - - - - -
1949  - - - - - -
1950  - - - - - -
1952  - - - - - -
1953  - - - - - -
1954  - - - - - -
1955  - - - - - -
1956  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kopecks (16 orbits) 1948-1956 coin.