Which coins can become expensive. Which coins will rise in price. rubles Chechen Republic
In this article I will review coins in which you can “invest” money, since the prices for these coins will not fall, but, most likely, will rise even more. For simplicity and systematization, I distributed the coins into large groups.
Anniversary and commemorative coins of Russia made of base metals
All coins whose circulation does not exceed 500 thousand copies will not lose in value, and may even increase significantly. This applies to such coins, for example, “World Carbine Shooting Championship”, “10 rubles Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug” and others. This also applies to infrequent “marriages”, for example, 2 rubles “Gagarin” without a mint mark.
Russian coins of regular mintage
This includes rare coins of 2003 (1 ruble, 2 rubles and 5 rubles), rare coins of 2001 (if they really exist). Prices will also increase for relatively infrequent coins from 1999 (50 kopecks, 1 ruble, 2 rubles). Plus here you need to add coins without a mint mark (5 kopecks), which are Lately have risen in price significantly.
Coins 1992-1993
All copies costing more than 1000 rubles will definitely not become cheaper in the next few years, and most likely the price for them will rise.
USSR coins
First of all, price increases should be expected for those coins whose safety is at the aUNC (lux) level. Even if these are the simplest years. If VF is in good condition (very good), everything that today costs more than 1000 rubles will probably become more expensive. Even despite some lull in prices for rare coins (such as 2 kopecks from 1927 or 2 kopecks from 1925), you don’t have to worry about their future value.
USSR anniversary coins
With the exception of the three most popular coins - 20 years of Victory, 50 years of Soviet power (+ 10, 15, 20 and 50 kopecks) and Lenin-100, all anniversary rubles will rise in price at least a little (at least by the level of inflation). Due to their low cost, this will result in an increase in prices by 20-30 rubles.
Copper coins of the Russian Empire
Anything that today costs more than 1000 rubles (safe from VF) will definitely not become cheaper. Rarities in excellent and luxurious condition can almost double in price in a short period of time.
Silver coins of the Russian Empire
All collectors strive for safety, so prices are rising for coins in good and excellent condition. Although thousands of them are dug up every year, the safety of “copanina” most often does not satisfy the interests of the market.
Gold coins of the Russian Empire
The most stable in terms of increasing collection value. Even if they are not well preserved, gold coins will not become cheaper. Over the past 10 years, price increases have been almost 250 percent (inflation is slightly less).
Let's summarize: the most profitable investment will be in coins that are classified as rare and infrequent, and their safety must be at least XF (excellent).
Ask anyone: “What kind of money is valued in Russia?”, and the answer will be: “The higher the denomination, the better.” But sometimes collectors will happily exchange small coins of a modern coin for a real banknote from Khabarovsk. Or even more than one. Let's compile a mini-guide to valuable and expensive coins of our fatherland.
Valuable coins of Russia
This article does not discuss the rarest varieties that can make a specialist in modern coins of the Russian Federation rich, but are not visible to the untrained eye even with high magnification. Those wishing to understand the peculiarities of everyday rarities are recommended to study the reference books of Yuri Kulvelis and Alexander Stashkin. In addition to expensive items, we will also point out those that resellers are already interested in for wholesale purchases (10 - 100 coins). And let us immediately remind you: the value we have given has nothing to do with the numbers in the cells of the price tags at which numismatic points sell coins, but categorically refuse to buy them back.
“What year are Russian coins valued?” - beginner numismatists often ask. For the USSR, it is incredibly easy to name rare years. Any reverse dated "1947" and "1958" is rare and desirable for collectors. There the count goes into tens of thousands, and sometimes into millions. Rare Russian coins are always considered not only by year, but also by face value. For example, ruble denominations from 2003 are rare and expensive coins. But 1, 5, 10 and 50 kopecks are absolutely not rare and are unlikely to ever become so. Don’t forget about the mint: a coin of a specific denomination and year, issued by MMD, is most often mass-produced, while the exact same one, but with the SPMD logo, is sometimes an expensive sample.
Table of valuable coins
The table indicates items that may be of interest for sale. Green Infrequent coins are highlighted, which are sometimes bought in bulk. Yellow - coins that are in demand. Orange indicates rarities that can be caught in circulation (except for 2017 coins). Rarities known in one or more copies are highlighted in red. Black cells - the denomination of this mint with this date is unknown. See our current prices for passes. catalog of modern coins Russian Federation.
List of expensive Russian coins that you won’t get in change
These are single samples that mysteriously left the mint. They immediately disappear into the elite ranks of the collecting environment and practically do not participate in public auctions. But you need to know about them, because the probability of stumbling upon such a coin, although tends to zero, is still slightly higher than zero.
- 1999 - 5 kopecks and 5 rubles SPMD
- 2000 - 1, 2 and 5 rubles SPMD
- 2001 - 50 kopecks, 1, 2 and 5 rubles MMD
- 2003 - 1, 2 and 5 rubles MMD
- 2006 - 5 rubles SPMD
- 2011 - any SPMD coin from a penny to 10 rubles
- 2012 - any SPMD coin from 10 kopecks to 10 rubles
- 2016 - any SPMD coin from ruble to 10 rubles
- 2017 - 1 and 5 kopecks M
In addition, any MMD denominations from 2010 and younger with non-magnetic properties (magnets do not attract them) are valued. These are “speculative issues” based on blanks from previous years, which appeared en masse in last years. Such a wave of “custom-made products” could be the reason for the dismissal of the director of the Moscow Mint.
Valuable coins of Russia 10 rubles
Rare and valuable ten-ruble notes of the Russian Federation are only bimetallic representatives of the anniversary. First of all, this is " Chechen Republic", "Yamalo-Nenets autonomous region" and "Perm region". If you find such coins in your piggy bank, any of them will bring you several thousand, and the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug even more than ten. We don’t miss “North Ossetia-Alania” either. If this ten has obvious magnetic properties, collectors will give two or three thousand for it. It with a bunch of Sochi from 25 rubles (larger notches) is also of interest, although recently its prices have tended to decrease.
It is worth noting the bimetallic tens, which have corrugations on the edge, but do not have the standard inscription “TEN RUBLES”. Such specimens are not an independent variety, but belong to a coin defect. But many collectors are hunting for such coins. The cost depends on the rarity of a particular item. For example, 10 rubles from 2007 “Arkhangelsk Region” without an edge inscription is valued at around ten thousand.
An expensive variety that can be distinguished by eye are the usual dozens of MMD with the dates “2012” and “2013”, the reverse of which is stamped 2009. The bottom line at zero is a semicircle. Unfortunately, most beginners do not see the difference between the semicircle (lower thick line) and the regular line, under which the next embryo is hidden. This fragment, almost invisible without magnification, is the bottom line, which those blinded by the thirst for quick profit do not notice at point-blank range.
Valuable coins 5 rubles
Here you need to pay attention to the dates “2002” and “2003”. Fives from 2002 ended up in circulation from gutted annual sets. This denomination was not minted for everyday use, and in 2003, according to information from experts, it was intended only for the anniversary set for the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg. How much will they buy similar fives from you? Copies of 2002 on numismatic forums go in the range of 4,500 - 6,000 (depending on demand and preservation). Fives of 2003 SPMD are quoted twice as high (9,000 - 11,000). The cost is as of mid-2019. See our website for current passages. Among custom products, in addition to non-magnetic copies, we note anniversary issues with mixed dates (for example, 5 rubles of the Russian Geographical Society with the date “2016” instead of “2015”).
Reduced circulations of SPMD fives were observed in 2010 and 2013. These five-ruble notes never reached some regions. Therefore, local collectors have to buy them. But in St. Petersburg itself they are often received as change. Preparations for changing the design of the obverse led to the fact that MMD minted not so many fives in 2015. Gradually, they too are becoming a relatively infrequent position.
Valuable coins 2 rubles
Everything said above about the fives is also true for the twos of 2002 and 2003. However, another two-ruble item, issued for the 40th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s flight, holds a high price bar. Both mints worked on the issue, so in the leaf pattern we can see both the rounded MMD logo and the elongated SPMD trademark. But some of the Moscow products went into circulation without any mint designation at all. If you got such a two-room apartment, then its price is 10,000 - 12,000. However, when selling, be prepared to present high-quality photographs (especially the fragment where the logo should be located). The evidence that the mint mark was not sanded by hand must be strong.
The two-ruble coin with the date “1999” and the MMD logo stands out from the crowd. A worn-out copy can be bought and sold among numismatists for a hundred or two. But if we have a “UNC” condition, the real battle begins at the auction. The price can reach 4,000, because a decent collector always wants to put real perfection in an album. Numismatists also put aside St. Petersburg coins with this date.
The 2000 series “Hero Cities” is in demand in good condition. Each of the copies can be valued at up to several hundred. But it must have a stamp shine and not have the slightest nicks, scratches or other defects. “Kerch” and “Sevastopol”, released in 2017, as well as the anniversary two-piece “200 years of victory in Patriotic War", are also above par. But for now it’s quite modest.
Valuable ruble coins
If 2002 rubles are traded in the same range as higher denominations (4,500 - 6,000 rubles), then the representative with the date “2003” is one of the most expensive coins that can be obtained in change. By mid-2019, depending on the state of preservation, the price of these rubles was in the range of 14,000 - 19,000.
You will be lucky to catch “Pushkin” in change. Almost the entire circulation went into circulation. Rarely did anyone put this coin aside at that time. And in vain. Circulating copies are now trading for two to three hundred, and the safety of “UNC” is estimated at 600 rubles and more. It is also difficult to find a ruble from 2001 “10 years of the CIS”, but it is even more difficult to sell it above a hundred. 100,000,000 copies with the graphic symbol of our currency instead of one are so common that it is almost impossible to place any of them above the face value.
Valuable coins 50 kopecks
Excluding the Moscow sample with the date “2001” and the St. Petersburg fifty-kopeck coins of 2011-2012, we can say that there are no rare dates for this denomination. But expensive copies can still be found. First of all, it is worth remembering the Moscow crossover, the obverse of which is minted with a stamp from a patch. The caught coins can be counted on one hand. Only two copies participated in the auction, reaching the finish line 81,000 and 61,000 rubles respectively. Non-magnetic specimens with the date “2007” are estimated at about 15,000, like a classic metal mix-up. Collectors consider non-magnetic coins of the second decade to be custom-made products, so they give significantly less for them.
The era of the appearance of colorful yearbooks led to the fact that walker bag sorters literally swept away all the infrequent coins. And immediately the demand for them increased. And prices have risen along with it. Of the infrequent ones, the 50 kopecks from 2002 SP (20 rubles per copy in a wholesale lot) and 50 kopecks from 1999 SP (15 rubles per copy in a wholesale lot) are now most highly valued. But in shine and without defects, a single similar coin can bring several hundred. Perhaps someday the St. Petersburg fifty-kopeck coins from 2009, 2010 and 2013 will also increase in price.
Valuable coins of modern Russia 10 kopecks
Bag sorters consider this denomination to be the most unpromising. The only fervently sought variety, worth about a thousand, is 10 kopecks 2001 SP, with transverse folds on the cloak. Lovers of “orders” purchase amazing ten-kopeck coins, the obverse of which is minted with the stamp of a penny. But these brilliant specimens were clearly not caught from circulation. Which years should you save for the future? Perhaps in a few years 1997 and 1999 will be worth something. In some regions, whose RCCs were supplied with products from the Moscow Mint, collectors find it difficult to obtain ten-kopeck coins with the dates “2009”, “2010” and “2013”.
Valuable coins of Russia 5 kopecks
It was not possible to find out for certain the history of the origin of the only known copy of 5 kopecks from 1999. According to legend, the coin was found in a pile of nickels from other years by a resident of Kemerovo. This rarity disappeared without a trace somewhere in the collection environment. Its current location is unknown.
But there are other spots, finding which is a great joy and good luck. We are talking about Moscow coins that left the mint without the letter “M” under the horse’s hoof. The rarest examples are from 2002. According to the Taganka price tag, this patch costs 9,000. Actual passages as of mid-2019 slightly exceed the five thousand mark. 5 kopecks from 2003 without a letter is worth more modestly - a little over a thousand. But still, getting twenty thousand denominations for the 5 kopecks found in the piggy bank is a profitable operation.
Wholesalers are looking at the 2000 SP 5 kopeck coins. In wholesale lots, the price of a copy is 15-20 rubles. What else should be put aside? Piglets with the same date, but with the letter “M”, 2009 with the letters “S-P” and the very first year of minting - 1997 - are in good condition.
Valuable pennies of Russia
This denomination is practically no longer found in circulation. There are also no rare items to be found here (we are not considering varieties visible only to experts here). But the numismatic market is beginning to show interest in wholesale lots from 1997, 1999 and 2009. In 2009, the Bank of Russia, by a willful decision, stopped minting the smallest denominations, so kopecks with the date “2009” immediately became infrequent. At auctions, Moscow kopecks from 2009 cost approximately 10 rubles. Their St. Petersburg sisters can get 30 rubles apiece.
A striking exception among kopecks and nickels is the mysterious pair of 1 and 5 kopecks from 2017. The history of their appearance is vague, but experts agree that the number of copies on the market rejects the hypothesis of the origin of these coins as samples. They are most often traded together. Prices start from 15,000 per pair. Sometimes pennies with the date “2017” are displayed separately, but these are rare cases.
25 rubles that can be sold at a high price
When minting the first batch of commemorative circulation coins in denominations of a quarter of a hundred for the Sochi Olympics, the Bank of Russia believed that they would become an ordinary anniversary. However, the excitement for the new denomination was so great that it remained a curiosity for ordinary Russian citizens. Twenty-million circulations are still collecting dust in the warehouses of numismatic stores, and cashiers at ordinary retail outlets often do not accept twenty-five ruble bills for payment, refusing to consider them a real coin. The lots are slowly spreading among resellers with a markup of a ruble or two over the face value. Therefore, if you are hoping to sell 25 rubles with the symbols of “Sochi 2014” or “Football 2018” at a high price, then you are unlikely to succeed. The exception is colored coins in original blisters with artistic design.
But not all circulations of the subsequent twenty-five-ruble bills turned out to be so large. The first to “shoot” was the cupronickel “Carbine” (“World Championship in Practical Carbine Shooting”). Only 150,000 pieces were produced, of which a third were given to the championship organizers for distribution as souvenirs. The price of the Carbine rarely fell below a thousand, but sometimes rose to two.
Compared to two tens of millions of circulations new series“Russian (Soviet) animation” is also quite modest: 450,000 pieces in regular production and 50,000 in color. “Winnie the Pooh” and “Three Heroes” are usually sold as a pair and cost from a thousand and above. In a special version, the price of each copy reaches two thousand. Third coin “Well, wait a minute!” the price is in no way inferior to the two previously minted.
25 rubles 2018 “Army international games" were issued in a circulation of half a million copies, which is extremely insufficient for the Russian numismatic market. Hence the price of six hundred rubles as of mid-2019. So, if you got this coin at face value, there is a good chance of making money.
And finally, a position that no one got at face value. This is 25 rubles 2018 “Give goodness to children.” The smallest circulation in the history of issuing twenty-five-ruble notes is 50,000 pieces. Is the first commemorative circulation coin, not directly intended for circulation, since it was initially offered for purchase with a markup of five thousand (a charitable contribution for children). However, at face value it should be accepted by any organization. It may end up in circulation by accident, from someone’s collection, wasted in vain by heirs who are not versed in numismatics.
Summing up, let's say with confidence that there are many circulating and commemorative coins of Russia that can bring you significant profits. The main thing is to always remember them and not ignore any of the coins that pass through your hands.
Latest auction prices for coins in Russian rubles
| Photo | Description of the coin | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 
| 2 rubles 1999 MMD from 104 to 1,570 rub. | - | - | 247 | 104 | 422 | 366 | 1 570 | - |
 
| 5 kopecks 1999 SP | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
 
| 5 rubles 1999 SPMD | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
 
| 50 kopecks 2001 M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
 
| 1 ruble 2002 MMD about 594 rub. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 594 | - |
   
| 2 rubles 2002 MMD about 834 rub. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 834 | - |
  
| 5 rubles 2002 MMD about 4,205 rub. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 205 | - |
 
| 1 ruble 2002 SPMD about 8,778 rub. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 778 | - |
 
| 2 rubles 2002 SPMD from 3,877 to 7,548 rubles. | - | - | - | - | 7 548 | - | 3 877 | - |
 
| 5 rubles 2002 SPMD from 560 to 9,614 rubles. | - | - | - | 560 | 4 100 | - | 9 614 | - |
  
| 1 ruble 2003 SPMD from 10,100 to 27,942 rubles. | - | - | - | 10 100 | 20 089 | 18 071 | 27 942 | - |
   
| 2 rubles 2003 SPMD from 15,514 to 18,268 rubles. | - | - | - | - | 15 640 | 15 514 | 18 268 | - |
   
| 5 rubles 2003 SPMD from 11,721 to 19,416 rubles. | - | - | - | 11 721 | 16 467 | 15 459 | 19 416 | - |
  
| 5 kopecks 2011 SP | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
 
| 10 kopecks 2011 SP | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
 
| 50 kopecks 2011 SP | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
 
| 2 rubles 2011 SPMD | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
 
| 10 rubles 2010 SPMD Chechnya Chechen Republic from 5,834 to 6,439 rubles. | - | - | - | - | 6 439 | 5 834 | 5 966 | - |
   
| 10 rubles 2010 SPMD YNAO Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug from 8,334 to 12,791 rubles. | - | - | - | 8 334 | 11 893 | 12 755 | 12 791 | - |
 
| 10 rubles 2010 SPMD Perm region Perm region from 1,939 to 3,277 rubles. | - | - | - | 1 939 | 3 277 | 3 089 | 3 014 | - |
   
| 1 ruble 1999 MMD Pushkin from 170 to 374 rub. | - | - | 170 | 203 | 235 | 288 | 374 | - |
 
| 1 ruble 1999 SPMD Pushkin 200th anniversary of the birth of A.S. Pushkin from 161 to 330 rub. | - | - | 183 | 161 | 202 | 242 | 330 | - |
 
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And how can they be sold?
Many coins are worth much more than face value in everyday circulation and are prized by collectors.
Victor Tyurin
collects coins
I collect such coins and will tell you how to learn how to find valuable things in your wallet.
What types of coins are there?
All coins in Russia are minted by the Central Bank. Coins can be regular or commemorative - they are also anniversary coins. Now in Russia there are 8 denominations of regular coins in circulation: 1, 5, 10, 50 kopecks and 1, 2, 5 and 10 rubles.
Commemorative coins are minted on the occasion of various historical dates - they are valuable. Some are produced in small quantities, so they are almost impossible to find in circulation. But the majority are not difficult to meet.
What determines the value of a regular coin?
The main driver of prices in the coin market is numismatists, that is, coin collectors. It is important for them to have rare coins, so they are willing to pay more than face value for them.
The value of a coin for a numismatist is formed from two parameters - safety and rarity. With regard to safety, everything is clear: a heavily damaged, worn-out coin is of little interest to anyone. Rarity is determined by the mintage of the coin, that is, how difficult it is to obtain one copy. To assess the rarity of a coin, you need to take into account the year it was issued, the mint and the presence of defects or defects.
Year of issue
New coins come into circulation every year. On Russian coins The year is indicated on the reverse side (reverse), below:
The circulation of each denomination is uneven. Sometimes the Central Bank does not mint coins of a certain denomination for several years or mints few. Then they become rare and greatly increase in price. The Central Bank does not publish data on the number of issued regular coins, so it is difficult to obtain reliable information about this.
Why the Central Bank may not mint coins
Minting coins of small denominations is not economically profitable for the Central Bank: the cost of producing a coin often exceeds the denomination indicated on it.
Since 2010, the Central Bank has not minted coins in denominations of 1 and 5 kopecks. However, in 2014, these two denominations were nevertheless minted in a small edition, most of which were sent to Crimea. The market value of 1 and 5 kopecks in 2014 is about 50 rubles.
In 2015-2016, these coins were not minted again, but in 2017 they suddenly appeared in circulation. Such coins are sold at a high price: from 5,000 to 10,000 rubles per set. But the price could drop dramatically if it turns out the 2017 release was big.
Since 2016, the Central Bank has not minted 10 and 50 kopeck coins. It is likely that in a few years these coins will become rare.
Mint
Under the right paw of an eagle on ruble coins or under the left hoof of the horse of St. George the Victorious on penny coins there are special marks. They are placed by the mint - the place where coins are stamped. There are two mints in our country: the Moscow Mint (MMD or M marks) and the St. Petersburg Mint (SPMD or SP marks).
Mint marks can be seen with a magnifying glass or even with the naked eye:
The Moscow and St. Petersburg mints do not issue the same number of coins. Therefore, in some years, Moscow minted coins will be more rare, in some years, St. Petersburg coins.
Rejection of a coin
Sometimes a mint accidentally produces a coin with an error. For example, without a mint mark, with unstruck elements or with an inverted reverse side. Such coins are rare and expensive.
This ruble has a defect: the stamp is split. It is clearly visible - a stripe on a coin:
There is also a defect-bite - a violation of the shape of the coin:
There are many other types of coinage errors: splitting, stamp wear, rotation, “sticking” and others. There is even a separate direction in collecting coins - errorism, from the word error. Therefore, if you come across some non-standard coin, it is definitely better to put it aside.
Regular coins
Regular coins are those that are not dedicated to any anniversary and look like regular ones. Usually they are worth at face value, but there are exceptions - ordinary-looking coins are sometimes very valuable and can cost tens of thousands of rubles.
For example, 1, 2, 5 rubles 2001. These coins are very rare, the price for them is determined by auction. They will cost at least tens of thousands of rubles. There are also 1, 2, 5 rubles from 2003 - they cost from 15 to 30 thousand rubles. Below I will provide a list of which coins can be sold.
You can study the price range for coins on special auction sites, for example Fcoins.ru or Conros.ru. The price of coins on these sites is approximate. Numismatists use it simply to understand trends.
In reality, coins are bought both cheaper and more expensive. But it’s clear: this is a valuable coin. The 10-kopeck coins of 2001 are worth a closer look.
The most valuable coins of modern Russia
1 ruble 1997 with wide edge
Mint: St. Petersburg
Only coins with a wide edge are valued. It’s easy to check: the sprig of floral ornament in the upper right corner is partially “hidden” by the edging of the coin.
Price: 7-10 thousand rubles.
2 rubles 1999
Price: 100-1000 rubles.
1, 2, 5 rubles 2002
Price: 8-10 thousand rubles for each coin.
1, 2, 5 rubles 2003
Price: 1 ruble - 15-30 thousand rubles; 2 and 5 rubles - 10-20 thousand rubles.
5 kopecks 2002 and 2003 without mint mark
If there are no mint marks (SP or M) under the horse's front hoof, then you have received a valuable coin.
Price: minting 2002 - 4-11 thousand; minted in 2003 - 1500-3500 rubles.
50 kopecks 2001
A collector's dream. It is known for sure that it exists, but there is no data on its circulation. There is also no reliable information about the sale of such coins.
Price: more than 100,000 rubles. The final price will be determined by the auction.
5 rubles 1999, as well as 1, 2, 5 rubles 2001
These are legendary coins. According to the Central Bank, such coins have never existed. But there are known one-off examples that have appeared at auctions. I don’t know for sure whether such coins exist or how many there are. But one thing is for sure: such unique goods are bought for unique money.
Commemorative coins
Collectors always appreciate commemorative coins above par. Their mintages are smaller than regular coins, and they are also minted for a specific event and then discontinued. In addition, people quite often put aside coins that they like - as a result, previously minted commemorative coins gradually disappear, and their collectible value increases.
This 1000-ruble coin, issued for the anniversary of the Bank of Russia, costs 800,000 rubles Information about which commemorative coins were issued when and in what quantity can be conveniently viewed in the Central Bank database. They also write there what coins they plan to issue.
I will list the most popular series, coins from which you have probably seen.
Series of 10-ruble coins “Ancient Cities of Russia” has been issued since 2002, a total of 39 different coins were released in the series. The market value of the earliest coins is several hundred rubles. For example, on the Unicoin website they sell the Derbent coin for 400 rubles. Later issues sell for 50-70 rubles.
Width="450" height="220" class="" style="max-width: 450px; height: auto"> Coin "Kostroma" 2002 issue. This can be sold for about 400 R
Series of 10-ruble coins " Russian Federation» produced since 2005. 44 coins came out. Prices are the same as “Ancient Cities”: from 60-80 R for late issues up to 500-600 R for early ones.
The exception to this series is the ChYAP coins. These are coins dedicated to the Chechen Republic, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and Perm region. They were produced in very small quantities, so now they cost several thousand rubles.
Series of 10-ruble coins “Cities” military glory» produced since 2011. A total of 45 coins were issued. Market value: from 40-50 to 80-120 rubles.
Width="220" height="220" class="" style="max-width: 220px; height: auto"> The 10-ruble Yelets coin is now selling for 120 R
There are other series: dedicated to the anniversaries of the Victory, the 200th anniversary of Pushkin, the Universiade in Kazan and even the All-Russian population census. All of these coins are minted in circulations of several million copies, so it is possible to get them as change.
Sometimes commemorative coins are also issued with some kind of minting defect. Then their value increases. For example, in 2013, in the “Russian Federation” series, a 10-ruble coin “Republic of North Ossetia-Alania” was issued. For unknown reasons, some coins had only 180 corrugations instead of the usual 300. The price of a coin with such a defect is now several hundred rubles. And then it turned out that the core of some of these coins is attracted by a magnet. Such a coin now costs about 2000-3000 rubles.
How much will coins be worth in 10 years?
Albert Baltin
invests in modern Russian coins
The thing about investing in coins is that you have to wait a long time for them to increase in value. This applies especially to regular coins, but also to commemorative coins. No matter how small their circulation may be, it is still hundreds of thousands of copies. They will become rare only in a few years.
Coins are constantly becoming more expensive. This is logical: the circulation of a certain year will never be repeated, the same series will not be released again. The number of issued coins cannot increase. Every year there are fewer coins, and their rarity and value are increasing.
Now in Russia commemorative coins within 10 years they almost completely go out of circulation. Some of them go to professional collectors, and some end up in home piggy banks. Some are simply lost. The cost of these coins changes like this: for the first 3-5 years it grows slowly, and then the price curve goes up sharply. This applies to all commemorative coins, as well as some regular ones - which were issued in small quantities or with defects.
Which coins to put aside
Get yourself a special jar where you will put coins. Here's what I recommend storing there.
All commemorative coins. They always have a small circulation, and the market value is higher than the face value from the very beginning. A commemorative coin can be easily identified in a handful of change.
All coins are 1 and 5 kopecks, especially the 2014 model. They are no longer minted, and people do not use them and even throw them away. Over time they will inevitably become rare. These pennies are also easy to identify and separate from other coins.
All coins have defects. Putting aside defective coins is very promising. If you see something unusual in the design, shape, or color of the metal, put the coin aside. If it turns out later that you imagined it, simply return it back to your wallet.
1, 2, 5 rubles 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2003. They are not easy to come across, especially those issued in 2001, but they also have the highest price among regular coins. Remember these four years and look through the coins.
Sometimes a coin can be sold to a bank
In 2011, one Ural bank even began to buy from the population coins in denominations of 1, 2 and 5 rubles, issued by SPMD in 2003. The bank gave 5,000 rubles for such coins, although even then the market value of each such coin was approximately 8,000.
Many people rushed to look for such coins, but after six months of promotion, the bank was able to buy a very small amount - they turned out to be so rare.
How to find the right coin
The main advice is this: when you get your hands on small change, you need to inspect it. We quickly look and evaluate three parameters:
- Year - we are always looking for 1, 2 and 5 rubles from 1999, 2001-2003.
- A marriage or any unusual type of coin.
- Mint.
Very quickly you will get used to it and begin to do it automatically. It only takes a couple of seconds to check the coin.
If you see commemorative coins at the cashier, ask them to give you change or simply exchange them for other small change coins. Cashiers often comply with such requests. You can also simply ask the cashier for change of 1 and 5 kopeck coins: usually sellers do not need penny change. They will gladly exchange it for you.
Another easy way to get a bunch of change is to ask your friends. In my experience, every second family has some kind of jar, vase or bag where small coins are stored, but no one uses them.
Where and how to sell a coin
The most profitable option is to sell without intermediaries. The Internet is full of opportunities for this. You can live in a small town and sell coins to collectors all over the country.
Avito and similar platforms. The most favorable rates and audience coverage.
Online auctions for collectors:“Find coins”, “Conros”, “Rarity” and others. The audience of such resources is much smaller than that of Avito, but connoisseurs and experts gather here who can be looking for your exact coin for many years. These sites often take a commission from sellers. Be sure to check the commission amount before putting your coin up for auction.
Flea markets, shops for collectors. Almost every city has similar stores. This is the fastest option for selling, but usually the least profitable. Inexpensive coins will be accepted at a serious discount of 30-50%. Really expensive rare coins will most likely be taken on commission: that is, they will be put up for sale and the money will be given to you only after the sale.
Remember
- Household numismatics is not an extremely profitable income, but a hobby with a leisurely investment in the future.
- You won't get rich, but it's possible that your jar of change will become the first car for your son or grandson.
- if you have three liter jar with change, do not throw it away, but leave it for about 10 years.
The habit of hoarding change is inherent in each of us, that is, everyone probably has a bunch of coins, dating back to the times of the Soviet Union, that you do not use in everyday life. But not everyone knows that some items, both old and modern, have a certain value for numismatists, and they can be sold for a lot of money. Therefore, it is worth answering the question of which coins can be sold at a high price.
Banknotes from the times of the USSR
Surely absolutely every house has at least a few coins left over from the times of the Soviet Union. They have long been out of circulation and it will no longer be possible to hand them over anywhere, and this is not necessary insofar as they can be sold at a high price, because the main task here is to find a numismatist who will be ready to purchase them. However, we’ll talk about selling methods a little later. Now let’s look at which coins can be sold at a high price.
Of particular value are the 10 ruble coins minted at the Moscow Mint in 1992; you can recognize that they are of high value using simple magnet, if the coin is not magnetic, it means that its real value from numismatists can reach 12,000 rubles or more. If a coin is magnetic, it is not particularly valuable. You can also sell coins of 50 rubles and 100 rubles minted by the Moscow Mint in 1992 for 150-200 rubles, provided that they are not magnetic.
Coins of 10 and 20 rubles from 1993, minted at the Leningrad Mint, are especially valuable. Here, on the contrary, if they are magnetic, then their cost can reach 30,000-90,000 rubles per piece. Coins of the same denomination minted at the Moscow Mint have a low cost of 1,700 to 7,000 rubles.
This, of course, is not the entire list of coins that can be sold for big money. Ancient coins from the USSR, made in the 50-60s of the last century, can also be sold for a lot of money because in certain years they were minted from silver. This means that they are much more valued by numismatists. But the most important thing is that money from the beginning of the 20th century does not have a fixed value, and the most reasonable way to sell it is through an auction, where its price has no limit at all.
Please note that all 1947 coins are rocket coins, and 1958 coins have a value from 25,000 to 70,000 rubles per unit, regardless of denomination.
We will also consider several coins from the times of the USSR, which have a high value:
- 5 kopecks 1927 – 5500 rubles;
- 5 kopecks 1933 – 12,000 rubles;
- 20 kopecks 1934 – a rarity;
- 2 kopecks 1925 – a rarity;
- 1 ruble 1958 – 70,000 rubles;
- 15 kopecks 1942 – 6000 rubles;
- 1 ruble 1922 – 8000 rubles.
As you can see, the cost of coins from the times of the USSR is quite high. But if you are not a specialist, then, accordingly, you will not be able to properly evaluate the cost of small items. Therefore, you should not rush into selling, first you need to find an appraiser to assess the value of the coins you have, only after that you can put them up for sale at auction or through special online platforms.
Coins of modern Russia
Maybe not everyone has change in their piggy bank from the times of the USSR, but money new Russia, that is, Russian rubles, are in every wallet, and most have large quantities in their piggy banks. Not everyone knows that even they can be sold for a lot of money.
First, let's look at coins that can be sold for a lot of money. You can sell a 20-kopeck coin from 1991, which does not have a mint mark, for 6,000 rubles. The price of 5 kopecks issued in 1990 by the Moscow Mint is 3000 rubles, the same price is 10 kopecks issued in 1990 by the Moscow Mint.
Coins of 1, 2 and 5 rubles minted in 2005 are of particular value to numismatists. After all, at that time they were minted in a very small edition. True, it will be extremely difficult to find them among small change; the chance is approximately 1 in 453,000; these are truly rare coins; they can be sold for a lot of money.
It is noteworthy that in 2011, one of the Russian banks, namely SKB Bank, announced the acceptance of such rare coins at a price of 5,000 rubles, although at that time their cost had already reached 8,000 rubles, nevertheless, in a few days only 30 people.
These, of course, are not all coins that have a high value and are valued by numismatists; they include some others, for example, 5 kopecks of 2002, 5 rubles of 2003, 2 rubles of 2001 and others. Their cost can range from several tens of rubles to 120,000 rubles. At the same time, not everyone can independently determine the value of the coins they have, because the assessment, as mentioned above, should be carried out exclusively by specialists.
The most expensive coins in modern Russia
To begin with, it is worth saying that not all coins can be sold at the maximum price, because when assessing such collectible values, the emphasis is on condition. That is, ideally, the coin should not have any signs of wear, including chips, dents and other defects. The maximum that is allowed when selling valuables is minor traces of handling, that is, 90% of the relief must be preserved in its original form. Otherwise, the coins will not be of any special value to collectors.
However, each of us has the opportunity to sell ordinary coins that are currently in circulation. After all, some modern money has a very high value and is of some value to collectors. To do this, here are the top 9 most expensive modern Russian coins:
- Ninth place 5 kopecks issued in 2002 without mint designation, the cost of 1 coin is only 2-3 rubles.
- Eighth place 2 rubles 2001 without mint mark, on the reverse side there is an image of Yuri Gagarin, banknotes were issued in 2001 for the 40th anniversary of the first flight of the Soviet cosmonaut into space. The cost of one monetary unit is 3,000 rubles, but it is worth noting that only those monetary units that do not have a mint mark are valuable.
- 7th place is occupied by 5 rubles issued in 2003 by the St. Petersburg Mint, valued at 6,000 rubles. This banknote is unremarkable except for the mint mark, which can be found under the right paw of the double-headed eagle.
- The sixth place belongs to 2 rubles of 2003 minted by the St. Petersburg Mint. It is worth noting that a copy of this banknote is very rare, due to this its real value among numismatists ranges from 8,000 rubles or more.
- Fifth place is occupied by 1 ruble 2003 minted by the St. Petersburg Mint, the average cost is 10,000 rubles.
- The fourth place is occupied by 1 ruble of 2001 of the Moscow Mint, the cost of this banknote starts from 30,000 rubles. This is the rarest coin insofar as, according to official data, it was not put into circulation, but a certain number of banknotes still ended up there, and the exact number is unknown.
- Third place belongs to 2 rubles of 2001 from the Moscow Mint, the exact number of coins in circulation is unknown, because, according to official data, they were not put into circulation, its value is from 30 to 50 thousand rubles.
- Second place goes to 50 kopecks, issued in 2001, costing from 100,000 to 120,000 rubles, they were also not officially released into circulation, however, several copies still made it there, the coins were minted at the Moscow Mint.
- The first place is occupied by 5 rubles of 1999 from the St. Petersburg Mint, worth more than 200 and 500 thousand rubles. This is the most expensive and rare coin of Russia, which is the object of desire of every numismatist. According to the official version, at the moment such a banknote exists in only one copy; it was found in 2009 by one of our fellow citizens in his piggy bank. However, many believe that one coin could not have been minted, and therefore there must be more copies somewhere.
Thus, even modern Russian money has a real high value. Therefore, you should definitely look in your piggy bank, perhaps there will be a coin there that can enrich its owner. Among other things, one cannot help but say that even coins from the times of the Soviet Union, which, at first glance, are not of particular value, can be worth good money However, it will be extremely difficult for an ordinary person to recognize this fact; to do this, you need to contact professional appraisers.
Please note that among the coins of the Soviet Union there are rare and valuable specimens, the price of which at auctions may not be limited to high, but nevertheless it is still recommended to contact a specialist in order to make an assessment.
Where to sell rare coins
If you find a precious banknote in your possession that can be sold for good money, then, of course, you first need to conduct an appraisal and then find buyers for it. This task is not so simple because, at best, you can sell the coins through a reseller who will pay you a nominal fee.
Finding a numismatist will also not be so easy, because old banknotes can only be sold for real value through auctions; you should ask if such events are held in your city. Usually in major cities There really are auctions where you can sell valuables, although there is an entrance fee.
It should be said that there are online auctions where you can also post your moments and offer a starting price for them. True, true numismatists hardly visit these resources, because you can buy this or that value only after careful study and assessment of its authenticity. So, if you find an old coin or have rare banknotes modern Russia, then you should definitely try to implement them. By the way, some commercial banks can accept banknotes, but you should not count on high rewards.
There is plenty of information about the rarest and most expensive coins of modern Russia on the Internet, but not every novice numismatist will be able to understand such a huge flow of contradictory information. In this article, in order to systematize knowledge and make it easier to work with it, valuable banknotes are systematized into several groups. In the following lists you can find both collectible rarities worth up to 500 thousand rubles, as well as less expensive items that should be looked for in your cash flow.
Important! All prices are approximate; the actual selling price may differ significantly from the indicated price. .
To search for rare rubles and kopecks, you need to understand the following mandatory elements of regularly minted metal banknotes:
- Coin denomination marked on the reverse side with a number and a word.
- Year of minting(date of issue) is indicated on the front side, in the lower part (under the eagle on rubles, under the image of St. George the Victorious on kopecks).
- Mint Mark (MD)- letter designation of the enterprise where the banknote was minted: MMD or M - Moscow Mint, SPMD or SP - St. Petersburg Mint.
The following elements are indicated in the photo:
Now you can go through your piggy banks and stashes, armed with the following catalog.
Catalog of the rarest and most valuable coins of Russia
The catalog shows approximate prices for intact coins from XF to UNC.
| Year | Denomination | MD | price, rub. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 kopecks | JV | 250000 |
| 5 rub | SPMD | 500000 | |
| 2001 | 50 kopecks | M | 150000 |
| 1 rub | MMD | 500000 | |
| 2 rubles | MMD | 400000 | |
| 5 rub | MMD | 300000 | |
| 2002 | 1 rub | MMD / SPMD | 12000 / 9000 |
| 2 rubles | MMD / SPMD | 12000 / 9000 | |
| 5 rub | MMD / SPMD | 12000 / 9000 | |
| 2003 | 1 rub | MMD / SPMD | 300000 / 30000 |
| 2 rubles | MMD / SPMD | 300000 / 20000 | |
| 5 rub | MMD / SPMD | 300000 / 18000 | |
| 2006 | 5 rub | SPMD | 150000 |
| 2011 | 1 kopeck | JV | 150000 |
| 5 kopecks | JV | 150000 | |
| 10 kopecks | JV | 150000 | |
| 50 kopecks | JV | 300000 | |
| 1 rub | SPMD | 300000 | |
| 2 rubles | SPMD | 300000 | |
| 5 rub | SPMD | 200000 | |
| 10 rub | SPMD | 150000 | |
| 2012 | 10 kopecks | JV | 150000 |
| 50 kopecks | JV | 300000 | |
| 1 rub | SPMD | 300000 | |
| 2 rubles | SPMD | 300000 | |
| 5 rub | SPMD | 200000 | |
| 10 rub | SPMD | 150000 |
The auction legends for most of the coins on this list say that they were found completely by accident. But this is hard to believe, since the most expensive copies were minted in only 1-2 pieces. Therefore, you should not hope that you can get them into your collection by going through small change. But everyone has a chance to find rubles from 2003, as well as kopecks from 2017, in their wallet! For example, in 2003, about 15 thousand coins were minted in denominations of 1, 2 and 5 rubles. of each type, and after a few years this money was in circulation, every year there are lucky ones who get these expensive coins.
List of expensive coins
In the following list we have collected less expensive modern coins. They are infrequent, their price is over 100 rubles per copy
| Year | Denomination | MD | price, rub. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 rub | MMD / SPMD | 100 |
| 2 rubles | MMD / SPMD | 100 | |
| 5 rub | MMD / SPMD | 100 | |
| 1999 | 50 kopecks | JV | 150 |
| 2 rubles | MMD / SPMD | 300 / 100 | |
| 2002 | 50 kopecks | JV | 150 |
| 2010 | 5 rub | SPMD | 100 |
But when using this table to evaluate coins, one must take into account that it will be relevant for money that does not have significant scratches and abrasions (safety is not lower than “XF” (excellent)), and it is better if they have a smooth surface and shine (“UNC”) . In this case, the cost of the listed banknotes may increase to 1 thousand rubles.
Valuable varieties
Do you want to delve deeper into the study of Russian coins? To do this you will need a magnifying glass and a catalog of varieties. The differences in some varieties are microscopic, and understanding them will not be easy. Although there are simple and at the same time very valuable options, photos and prices, which are shown below.
10 rubles
In 2010, the St. Petersburg Mint used two types of dies for minting tens. The usual version has a pronounced groove between the lines and the inner wall of the zero, and in a rare type, the lines inside the zero touch its walls. Rare 10 rubles cost about 1000 rubles.
Up to 30 thousand there are tens of 2012 (MMD) with thick extreme lines at zero. In ordinary variants these lines are thin.
Among the chervonets of 2013, you should look for expensive specimens with a three in date with a straight tail looking down (without a thickening at the end). You can sell this option for 300 thousand rubles.
1 ruble
Among the numerous rubles with the date “1997”, you should choose copies with the letters “MMD” and an edge wider than the standard one. A leaf on the side opposite the eagle will tell us whether the edge is wide or not. If it is partially closed, the edge is wide. Such a ruble will cost up to 6 thousand rubles.
In 1998, a version of the ruble with a wide edge was also produced, but its width was slightly smaller compared to 1997, so the edge of the expensive version barely touches the leaf. Price - up to 2.5 thousand.
10 kopecks
If you get your hands on a 2001 SP 10 kopeck coin, then carefully examine the cloak of St. George the Victorious. Longitudinal folds on the cloak will make it possible to sell 10 kopecks for 1-2 thousand rubles.
10 kopecks 2002 JV also has rare option. A valuable specimen has an edged bottom sheet, it costs 800-1000 rubles.
5 kopecks
5 kopecks issued in 2002 and 2003 may not have a mint mark. The letterless version of 2002 is estimated at up to 6,000 rubles, the price of 2003 is up to 2,000 rubles.
1 kopeck
The 2004 kopek with the letter M has two options. The more valuable one costs up to 1000 rubles; it has double reins.
Which coins are expensive?
We’ve sorted out the lists of expensive coins by year and valuable varieties, but there are still a number of banknotes that can be sold for significantly more than their face value.
Money without traces of circulation and with stamp shine
Until 2009, rubles were minted on blanks from an alloy of copper and nickel. Such blanks, unlike the steel circles used in recent years, are soft. After spending even a short time in circulation, such copper-nickel rubles will lose their shine and become covered with micro-scratches. Therefore, among numismatists, rubles from 1997 to 2009 issued in “uncirculated” condition, that is, uncirculated, are especially valued. Their cost is usually above 100 rubles; in some cases, the sale price at auctions reaches 1000 rubles.
Anniversary and commemorative banknotes
All commemorative coins from base metals, which are in circulation, are worth more than their face value. The main thing is that their condition is not very deplorable. Thus, 1 ruble with Pushkin costs about 600 rubles, 2 rubles from the 2000 series “Hero Cities” are valued at 100 rubles. And individual anniversary tens cost over 10 thousand. The most expensive ones include 10 rubles of 2010 “Chechen Republic”, “Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug” and “Perm Territory”. There are also very valuable varieties, for example, 2 rubles “Gagarin” without the letters of the coin factory, its price is up to 20 thousand.
Defective and non-standard money
Small sagging, roughness and unevenness on the coin field, as well as poorly visible (unstruck) dates, letters and MD icons, are usually worth nothing. You need to hunt for pronounced unique defects.
More common types of defects, which cost on average from 100 to 1000 rubles, include:
- Stamp split: during minting, the metal of the blank fills the crack in the stamp, so a protruding line is formed on the coin;
- Unminted: The stamp wears out, which leads to leveling of the relief. For example, often there is no date on dozens of 2012. But only coins in which at least one side is almost completely unminted have a value higher than their nominal value.
- Vykus: The circle that has already been punched out is re-punched, so the coin has one or more holes on the edge.
- Turn: One side is rotated relative to the other. Turns of 90 and 180 degrees are considered more valuable.
- Bias: its cause is the incorrect position of the workpiece during embossing, so the image is shifted from the center.
- Sheet edge, chips, chips, stamp contamination and many others.
The following defects are no longer so easy to detect. Their price starts from 1 thousand rubles.
- Multiple Strike: such defects appear due to additional blows to the workpiece with a stamp. The second blow follows with a displacement, the coin loses the shape of an even circle.
- Incidental marriage: It is also called “sticky”, the minted banknote sticks and acts as a stamp, minting its own image on the next blank, but in a mirror form.
- One-sided embossing.
- Double-sided print: obverse-obverse or reverse-reverse.
- Non-standard blanks: minting coins into blanks of non-standard size, weight, alloy.
- A combination of several types of marriage.
Where to sell?
Do you want to profitably sell rare and valuable coins? Then go to the largest numismatist forums, where you will need time to gain experience and also earn the trust of collectors. And only then will you be able to sell your finds at the highest price remotely at auctions on such forums.