Russia 1987 15 kopeks

from the Stonecat Collection

This type was issued 1961-91 and is very common but there is a run of scarce dates (1965-75).

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 2.5 g, copper-nickel-zinc, 19.5 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM Y131.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Links to:

• 1978 15 kopeks
• 1985 ruble, 40th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II
• 1990 ruble
• Coins and currency dated 1987
• return to coins of Russia