20 Kopecks
20 Kopecks Soviet Union
Soviet Union (USSR) · 1990
A base metal coin from the final years of the Soviet Union featuring the state emblem on the obverse and the denomination and year on the reverse.
- Country
- Soviet Union (USSR)
- Year
- 1990
- Denomination
- 20 Kopecks
- Grade
- About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minor surface dirt or toning.
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Overview
A base metal coin from the final years of the Soviet Union featuring the state emblem on the obverse and the denomination and year on the reverse.
Historical significance
Issued during the final turbulent years of the Soviet Union under Mikhail Gorbachev, shortly before its dissolution in 1991. These coins circulated widely during the perestroika era.
Obverse (front)
Features the State Emblem of the Soviet Union (hammer and sickle over a globe, framed by wheat stalks bound with ribbons, and a red star at the top), with the letters 'CCCP' at the bottom.
Reverse (back)
Features the large denomination numeral '20' at the top, the word 'КОПЕЕК' (Kopecks) in the center, and the year '1990' at the bottom, all framed by stylized wheat stalks.
Estimated value
$0.25 - $1.00 in circulated condition
What drives this coin's value
Condition grade and presence of rare mint errors. Most late Soviet 20 kopecks are common and valued mostly for historical interest.
Grade assessment
About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minor surface dirt or toning.
Mintage & rarity
High mintage, very common
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Generally not counterfeited due to very low face and collector value. Genuine coins have standard weight and reeded edges.
Notable varieties & errors
Minor die varieties exist, but 1990 issues are typically common without major high-value key varieties.
Similar coins
Other Soviet kopeck denominations from the 1961-1991 monetary reform series.
Care & preservation
Store in a dry place to prevent environmental toning or corrosion. Handle by the edges to avoid transferring oils from fingers.
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