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| Issuer | Soviet Union |
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| Year | 1977-1988 |
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| Currency | Rouble (1961-1991) |
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| Reverse description | A left-facing portrait of Vladimir Lenin is depicted against a draped flag occupying the right portion of the field, with the Obelisk to the Conquerors of Space rising at upper left and the bow of the cruiser Aurora below it, evoking the key symbols of the October Revolution. A schematic model of a lithium atom (variety Y#143.1) or omitted (Y#143.2) appears in front of Lenin's portrait, symbolising Soviet scientific achievement. The dual dates '1917' and '1977', commemorating the sixtieth anniversary of the October Revolution, are inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Reverse lettering | 1917 1977 |
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| Mintage | 1977 - First issue with lithium atom (see above) recalled from circulation - 1977 - Y#143.1 - 4,987,000 1977 - Y#143.1; Proof - 1977 - Y#143.1; Prooflike - 1988 - Y#143.2; Proof restrike, dated as 1977, edge `1988.N.` - 55,000 |
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