1 Kopek
1 Kopek
Soviet Union (USSR) · 1977
A small bronze-colored coin featuring the Soviet coat of arms on one side and the denomination with wheat stalks on the other.
- Country
- Soviet Union (USSR)
- Year
- 1977
- Denomination
- 1 Kopek
- Metal
- Aluminium-bronze (Cupric-zinc-aluminium or similar brass alloy)
- Grade
- Fine to Very Fine (moderate circulation wear, details mostly clear)
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Overview
A small bronze-colored coin featuring the Soviet coat of arms on one side and the denomination with wheat stalks on the other.
Historical significance
Issued during the Brezhnev era of the Soviet Union, this coin circulated widely for everyday minor transactions in a superpower state that dissolved in 1991.
Obverse (front)
Features the State Emblem of the Soviet Union (hammer and sickle over a globe, framed by wheat sheaves tied with a ribbon, topped by a five-pointed star) with the acronym СССР below.
Reverse (back)
Displays the large numeral '1' at the top, the denomination 'КОПЕЙКА' (Kopek) underneath, and the year '1977' at the bottom, all framed by an open wreath of wheat stalks.
Estimated value
$0.10 - $0.50 in circulated condition
What drives this coin's value
Condition grade and presence of rare mint errors are the primary value drivers; due to massive production numbers, most common date coins have little monetary value.
Grade assessment
Fine to Very Fine (moderate circulation wear, details mostly clear)
Mintage & rarity
Very high mintage, extremely common
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
These coins were produced in the hundreds of millions and are virtually never counterfeited because their metal and face value are so low.
Notable varieties & errors
Minor die varieties exist regarding the exact alignment of the wreath and lettering, mostly of interest to specialized Soviet numismatists.
Similar coins
Other Soviet kopek denominations from the same era (2, 3, 5 kopeks) which feature similar designs but different sizes and numerals.
Care & preservation
Store in a cool, dry environment in a coin flip or archival holder. Avoid cleaning to preserve its natural vintage patina.
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