50 Kopecks
50 Kopecks
Soviet Union (USSR) · 1972
A base metal coin from the Soviet Union featuring the state coat of arms on the obverse and the denomination with floral wreaths on the reverse.
- Country
- Soviet Union (USSR)
- Year
- 1972
- Denomination
- 50 Kopecks
- Metal
- Copper-Nickel-Zinc (Cupronickel-zinc alloy)
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Overview
A base metal coin from the Soviet Union featuring the state coat of arms on the obverse and the denomination with floral wreaths on the reverse.
Historical significance
Issued during the Brezhnev era of the Soviet Union, this coin circulated widely for everyday transactions in a superpower that no longer exists.
Obverse (front)
Features the State Emblem of the Soviet Union showing the hammer and sickle over a globe, framed by wheat stalks bound with ribbons, a rising sun at the base, a five-pointed star at the top, and the letters 'CCCP' at the bottom.
Reverse (back)
Displays the large numeral '50' at the top, the word 'КОПЕЕК' (Kopecks) below it, and the year '1972' at the bottom, all framed by open wheat and oak wreaths tied with a ribbon at the base.
Estimated value
$0.50 - $2.00 in circulated condition
What drives this coin's value
Condition, presence of mint luster, and lack of corrosion or environmental damage.
Grade assessment
Extremely Fine (XF) to About Uncirculated (AU), with minor surface wear but clear details.
Mintage & rarity
Common; millions were produced for general circulation.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Due to low face value and high mintage, counterfeits are virtually non-existent; check for standard weight and magnetic properties if in doubt.
Notable varieties & errors
Occasional minor die varieties exist, but none carry significant numismatic premiums for standard 1972 issues.
Similar coins
Other Soviet kopeck denominations from the same 1961-1991 monetary reform series.
Care & preservation
Store in a cool, dry place in a paper or inert plastic flip. Avoid harsh cleaning or polishing which ruins collector value.
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