Issued in 1967 to mark the 50th Anniversary of Soviet Power (1917β1967), this circulating commemorative 50 Kopeks features the USSR state emblem with an anniversary legend on one side, and Vladimir Lenin with raised arm, a five-pointed star, and the βΠ‘Π‘Π‘Π β inscription on the other. It was part of the nationwide Jubilee coinage intended for broad public circulation.
| Country | USSR (Soviet Union) |
| Year | 1967 |
| Denomination | 50 Kopeks |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Composition | Nickel-brass (CuβZnβNi) |
| Weight | 6.45 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | β 2.0 mm |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ββ |
| Edge | Smooth with 8 stars & 8 dots (β β’ β β’ β β’ β β’ β β’ β β’ β β’ β β’) |
| Obverse | USSR state emblem; legend βΠΠ―Π’Π¬ΠΠΠ‘Π―Π’ ΠΠΠ’ Π‘ΠΠΠΠ’Π‘ΠΠΠ ΠΠΠΠ‘Π’Πβ; value βΠΠ―Π’Π¬ΠΠΠ‘Π―Π’ ΠΠΠΠΠΠβ. |
| Reverse | Lenin with raised arm; star at upper left; country legend βΠ‘Π‘Π‘Π β. |
| Mint | Leningrad Mint (Saint Petersburg) |
| Engravers | N. N. Filippov; Igor S. Komshilov |
| Mintage | β 49,789,000 (PL β 211,000) |
| Catalog Ref. | Y# 139 |
Based on the photos, this coin is in circulated condition. Legends and devices are readable on both sides. The obverse emblem and anniversary text remain clear; the reverse Lenin portrait and βΠ‘Π‘Π‘Π β show moderate smoothing from circulation with even, natural toning and scattered field marks. Overall around Very Fine (VF).
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Q: Is this a circulating coin or a medal?
A: A circulating commemorative 50 kopeks issued for the 1917β1967 Jubilee.
Q: Whatβs special about the edge?
A: It is smooth with a decorative pattern of eight stars and eight dots.
Q: Which mint produced it?
A: Leningrad Mint (today Saint Petersburg).
Add this 1967 Soviet 50 Kopeks Jubilee coin to your collection today. A classic piece linking Lenin iconography with a pivotal anniversary.