Russia 1939 10 kopeks

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck for Russia 1937-46. It superseded a silver ten kopeks (KM Y86). Most dates are worthless except for the rare 1942 and 1944. The mintages are not known, Stalin apparently thinking them to be state secrets.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: 1.74 g, copper-nickel, 17.5 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM Y109.

Sources:

• Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1932 10 kopeks
• 1941 kopek (КОПЕЙКА)
• 1942 10 kopeks
• Coins and currency dated 1939