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5 Roubles St. Sophia Cathedral
1988 year| Copper-nickel | 19.8 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Soviet Union (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Soviet Union (1922-1991) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 5 Roubles (5 SUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1961-1991) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 19.8 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
СОФИЙСКИЙ СОБОР
XI ВЕК
КИЕВ
Translation:
St. Sophia Cathedral
11th century
Kiev
Edge
Smooth with the inscription
Lettering: ПЯТЬ РУБЛЕЙ ⋆ ПЯТЬ РУБЛЕЙ ⋆
Translation: Five Roubles ⋆ Five Roubles
Comment
2 varietiesposition A
position B
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cathedral, built in the 11th century, is an important cultural and historical landmark in Eastern Europe, and its depiction on the coin highlights the rich cultural heritage of the Soviet Union.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 325000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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