Russia 1969 ruble

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Leningrad Mint medal, taken from the mint set

This type was issued 1964-91 and is common but is seldom seen in choice condition. This denomination was used for numerous commemoratives but none in 1969.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 7.4 g, copper-nickel-zinc, 27 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y134a.2.

Source:

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

Links to:

• 1965 ruble, victory in World War II
• 1969 kopek
• 1969 2 kopeks
• 1969 3 kopeks
• 1969 5 kopeks
• 1969 10 kopeks
• 1969 15 kopeks
• 1969 20 kopeks
• 1969 50 kopeks
• 1970 ruble, centennial of Lenin's birth
• Coins and currency dated 1969
• return to coins of Russia