This coin was part of a jubilee circulation issue marking the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution — the same commemorative program that produced matching pieces across several denominations simultaneously. Unlike the special collector sets sold through Vneshtorgbank, these were released into ordinary circulation rather than kept as souvenirs, which means most survivors show honest wear.
This coin was part of a jubilee circulation issue marking the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution — the same commemorative program that produced matching pieces across several denominations simultaneously. Unlike the special collector sets sold through Vneshtorgbank, these were released into ordinary circulation rather than kept as souvenirs, which means most survivors show honest wear.