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50 Kopecks — obverse
Obverse
50 Kopecks — reverse
Reverse
50 Kopecks

50 Kopecks

Russia (Bank of Russia) · 1999

A small circular coin featuring Saint George slaying the dragon on one side and the large denomination '50' with floral flourishes on the reverse.

Country
Russia (Bank of Russia)
Year
1999
Denomination
50 Kopecks
Metal
Brass-plated Steel

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Overview

A small circular coin featuring Saint George slaying the dragon on one side and the large denomination '50' with floral flourishes on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during the post-Soviet economic stabilization period following the 1998 Russian financial crisis, this coin reflects the adoption of traditional Russian heraldic symbols (Saint George) on standard circulating currency.

Obverse (front)

Features Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon with a spear, surrounded by the legend 'БАНК РОССИИ' (Bank of Russia) and the year '1999' at the bottom.

Reverse (back)

Displays the large numeral '50' denoting the value, with the word 'КОПЕЕК' (Kopecks) underneath, flanked by decorative floral patterns.

Estimated value

$0.10 - $0.50 in circulated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition, presence of rare mint errors, and strike quality

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS) with minor toning and surface wear consistent with standard handling.

Mintage & rarity

High mintage, very common and readily available in circulation

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to low face value and high production quantities, counterfeiting is virtually non-existent for this specific coin.

Notable varieties & errors

Minor die cracks or slight mint mark variations, though none command significant premiums.

Similar coins

Other Russian kopeck denominations from the same series (1, 5, 10 kopecks)

Care & preservation

Store in a dry environment in standard coin flips or holders. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners to preserve the original surface plating.