9 most expensive coins of Russia: rare, defective and found in circulation
Auction houses sell rare coins for hundreds of thousands of rubles. Their cost directly depends on the circulation. The smaller it is, the more expensive the product is. The rarest are test coins, which for some reason have not received wide distribution. The rating contains a list of the most expensive coins in Russia, as well as unique and valuable Russian coins, some even worth more than 200,000 rubles.
The most expensive and rare coins of Russia
Each coin has a clearly marked par value. However, there are those that become significantly more valuable than their face value indicates. The rarest coins of modern Russia are of particular interest. This is usually because they may have been part of a limited production. In this case, the coin becomes collectible and collectors are willing to pay huge sums of money to own rare coins.
The most expensive coins of Russia:
50 kopecks 2001
Due to the great demand among collectors, the 2001 coin became the most expensive and is estimated at several hundred thousand rubles. Of course, if a few more copies are found, then its value will drop significantly. Due to the high price, there are quite a few fakes. However, there are simple factors that will help you distinguish the original. 50 kopecks 2001 are made of non-magnetic brass, unlike those issued in 2007, and also significantly differs in the execution of the letter I from those depicted on the coins of 2004 and 2007.
| Characteristic | Meaning |
| Metal | brass |
| Standard weight | 2.90 g |
| Circle | 19.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
Price: 100,000-200,000 rubles.
2 rubles 2001
This is very rare for the denomination represented by this date. The coin is considered a rare coin because the capital's courtyard was engaged in its manufacture. Collectors know that it is not easy to find an original copy, and they are willing to pay a lot of money for it. Like other expensive valuable Russian coins, it is unique in its kind. She has a rather ordinary look - a snow-white-silver color with edging along the edges. On the front side there is a double-headed eagle, on the other side there is a bill framed with a tree branch. Until today, the coin has not been auctioned by the hammer.
| Characteristic | Meaning |
| Metal | copper-nickel |
| Standard weight | 5.10 g |
| Circle | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
Price: from 30,000 rubles.
1 ruble 2001
These are the rarest coins of modern Russia. Unfortunately, this is not the same cash equivalent that is found in the wallet on a daily basis. It was made at MMD and is known in only a few copies. The exterior is reminiscent of a silver nickel-copper alloy disc with a bezel. These rubles did not appear at auctions, but in the numismatic price tags a price is set for them in the range of 400-600 thousand or the letter “R” is put, denoting an exceptional rarity.
| Characteristic | Meaning |
| Metal | copper-nickel |
| Standard weight | 3.25 g |
| Circle | 20.5 |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
Price from 45,000 rubles.
The most expensive coins of Russia, which are in circulation
Coin collectors are aware of the large assortment of coins and their prices. Its value depends on the mark of the mint, from which the subsequent auction under the hammer is repelled. There are various types of modern copperheads that generate increased interest and value among buyers.
The rarest coins of modern Russia that are in circulation:
1, 2 and 5 rubles 2003
The coins were issued in a limited edition. Initially, they were intended for souvenir year sets. They appeared in currency circulation only three years after the issue. Manufactured according to the "proof-like" technology (mirror field and matte relief) from a copper-nickel alloy with the SPMD symbol.On the obverse there is an image of a two-headed falcon, year of issue 2003, the denomination and ornament in the form of a plant branch are different for each denomination. After the purchase of coins by SKB Bank in 2011, their price increased significantly.
| Characteristic | Meaning |
| Metal | copper-nickel |
| Standard weight | 6.45 g |
| Circle | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
Price: from 20,000 rubles.
5 rubles 1999 release SPB
The coinage is one of the most unique and popular in terms of rarity and value of coins of modern Russia. The St. Petersburg Mint smelted a unique copperhead using bimetal. According to the latest data, it is known about 5 samples, the truth of which has been confirmed by market experts and numismatists. It is extremely rare at auctions. On the obverse there is a double-headed eagle. On the reverse side there are branches of a stylized plant. Since the number of true coins is limited, they are often counterfeited, however, all counterfeits are crude and it will be easy to distinguish it from the original.
| Characteristic | Meaning |
| Metal | bimetal |
| Standard weight | 6.45 g |
| Circle | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
Price: from 250,000 rubles.
5 kopecks 1999
The coin was first discovered in 2013 and has become a real treasure for collectors. According to sources, there are less than 5 of them. Most likely the coinage was included in circulation by mistake. In appearance, they are similar to those that are already in use, but there is a peculiarity in them - dating to 1999. On the obverse there is an engraving of St. George the Victorious, on the reverse there is the denomination of the coin 5. There is a protruding edging along the circumference. The discrepancy between the denomination and the year of issue puts them in the category of the rarest coins.
| Characteristic | Meaning |
| Metal | cupronickel clad steel |
| Standard weight | 2.6 g |
| Circle | 18.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
Price: from 300,000 rubles.
The most expensive coins of Russia with a marriage of minting
Today in circulation you can find a large number of coins with various defects and stamps. Sometimes collectors are attracted not by a technical defect, but by a significant one. Typos, dating errors and other signs distinguish the valuable exhibits. Each copperstone is unique in its own way, similarities are extremely rare. These disadvantages affect its price, increasing it several hundred times.
The ranking of the most expensive types of marriages includes:
1 ruble 1997 and 1998 with wide piping
The mints came together to create this coin. The most popular among numismatists are coins with the designation MMD. They were mistakenly minted from a thicker sheet. The width of the edging can be seen with the naked eye. It overlaps a part of the right leaf of the plant ornament located on the reverse side of the coin. The variety "wide edging" is divided into two types: stepped, a clearly visible step passes along it, and the second specimen is flat, without signs of a step, it is much less common. Accordingly, its price at auctions may be higher.
| Characteristic | Meaning |
| Metal | nickel silver |
| Standard weight | 2.6 g |
| Circle | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
Price: from 3000 rubles.
2 rubles 2001 without monogram
A sample of the presented copperhead was released in honor of the significant event with the image of Yuri Gagarin. They were made by two mints in a large circulation - 20 million pieces. Banknotes minted at MMD have a peculiar defect - there is no sign of the courtyard in which it was produced on the obverse, therefore the cost of minting increases several times every year. The information about the mint is located on the back, under the crowns of the painted trees, but the text is very blurry. Its value at numismatic auctions largely depends on its condition. The most expensive ones are in perfect condition, that is, they have never been used as a means of payment, without traces of use, defects, scratches and traces of cleaning. You should also beware of fakes when the logo is cut down and masked with polishing.
| Characteristic | Meaning |
| Metal | copper-nickel |
| Standard weight | 5.10 g |
| Circle | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
Price: from 12,000 rubles.
10 kopecks 2001 with irregular folds of the cloak
MMD and SPMD worked on the creation of coppers of the presented denominations. However, 10 kopecks made in the capital are not among the unique ones, and are not considered antique. The reverse of the produced funds on SPMD is similar to the reverse of the Moscow ones. The most interesting type of coin is the folds on the cloak of St. George the Victorious, which are located transversely. Its cost varies from 3 to 4 thousand rubles. They are classified as large-nominal, from the available minted money in 2001, they look like a golden yellow disc, and are still common in Russia.
| Characteristic | Meaning |
| Metal | brass |
| Standard weight | 1.95 g |
| Circle | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
Price: from 3000 rubles.
What makes some Russian coins very expensive?
The most valuable modern coins are divided into 2 types - for collections and copper coins in circulation, issued in a limited edition. The first, in turn, can be conditionally divided into two types - commemorative and jubilee. Their price is determined based on the following characteristics:
- Rarity. The lowest cost is coins minted in millions of copies, the largest is test coins, the total number of which does not exceed 5-10.
- Demand level. This parameter is associated with the history of the coin and its aesthetics, increasing its value by 1.5-2 times.
- The state of the coin. The most are those that are in perfect condition, the least are the heavily damaged coins.
What coins are expensive:
- limited edition coins;
- unique coins;
- with valuable errors (printing upside down, incorrect inscriptions, no punctures on one side, etc.);
- coins that were intended for circulation, but for some reason did not enter the market;
- coins minted as souvenirs, etc.
After carefully reading this review, you will be able to recall the main differences between rare coins of different years. You can also read additional reviews on the forums of numismatists about new finds, where you can buy them directly. If you are thinking about creating a coin collection, then perhaps you can use this list as a source of inspiration for your collection in the future.
