What coins of modern Russia are the most expensive, valuable and rare?

In this article, we have collected the rarest and most valuable modern circulating coins of Russia in denomination of 1 ruble, which were minted from 1997 to the present. These are expensive varieties, mint errors and defective banknotes, the cost of which is sometimes comparable to gold and silver coins.

What do you need to know about the coins of modern Russia in order to make money searching for rare ones?

There are two types of coins in monetary circulation - regular and commemorative. In this article we will only touch on them. In addition, there are investment banknotes, as well as anniversary and commemorative issues, which are intended for collectors.

Regularly minted money: important terms

The first group that we will consider is regularly minted money, they are also called “walkers”.

These are banknotes with the image of a double-headed eagle, which come in denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10 rubles. There are also coins with the image of a horseman and a snake; they are issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10 and 50 kopecks. All this is the money we are familiar with, which is usually issued by the Bank of Russia on a regular basis and is used for payments in stores, in public transport, etc.

What do we need to know about them? It is important to remember a few terms:

• Obverse (obverse) - the side of the banknote on which either an eagle or a horseman with a spear is depicted.
• Reverse (back side) is the side opposite to the reverse; on modern Russian money it has a denomination designation, as well as a stylized image of branches, leaves and buds.
• Edge (rib) – lateral surface.
• Edge (collar) is the edge of a coin protruding above the surface, running along the entire perimeter of the obverse and reverse.
• Denomination (nominal price) is the value indicated on the banknote, which was established by the Bank of Russia.

The following photo shows all the important points:

Mint is an enterprise engaged in the production of coins. There are public and private. There are only two such state-owned enterprises in the Russian Federation - in St. Petersburg and Moscow.

It is very important to learn to distinguish between coins from a Moscow enterprise and those from St. Petersburg.

• The St. Petersburg Mint (abbr. SPMD ) leaves a mark on rubles in the form of the letters “SPMD”, and on kopecks - “SP”.
• The Moscow Mint (abbr. MMD ) is designated by the abbreviation “MMD” on coins of ruble denominations, and by “M” on kopecks.

The photo shows all options for depicting the Moscow Mint (MMD) badge:

Options for designating SPMD on regular coins:

In most situations, modern regular coins are valued by numismatists at their face value. Expensive specimens are rare, and very valuable ones are extremely rare. Such expensive money includes issues with small circulations, some varieties and defects. See below for more details.

Anniversary rubles

The second group of coins that are in circulation are anniversary and commemorative money. They are much less common.

Anniversary and commemorative money in Russia are minted for certain events, dates, or as part of commemorative series (“Ancient Cities”, “Cities of Military Glory”, etc.). They differ from regular issues in that on one of their sides there is some kind of image dedicated to the theme of the issue. Usually these are ten-ruble coins (two-color (bimetallic) or new yellow ones), but sometimes you can also find 1, 2 and 5 ruble coins.

These unusual coins are always produced in smaller quantities compared to regular minted issues, so they are worth more than their face value to collectors. We'll look at their prices in more detail after describing regular releases.

Rare Russian rubles and kopecks

To search for rare rubles and kopecks, you need to understand the following mandatory elements of regularly minted metal banknotes:

• The denomination of the coin
  is indicated on the reverse side with a number and a word.
• The year of minting
  (date of issue) is indicated on the obverse side, in the lower part (under the eagle on rubles, under the image of St. George the Victorious on kopecks).
• Mint mark (MD)
  is the 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.

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 valuable issues were minted in only 1-2 pieces. Therefore, you should not hope that you can get them in your collection by simply going through small items.

Pay attention to the 1, 2 and 5 rubles SPMD issued in 2003 - these are the only coins from the table that are definitely in circulation. They were minted in the amount of 15 thousand copies. Of course, over the years, many of the prized 2003 specimens have been caught, but this has caused their value to rise even further.

List of expensive coins

In the following list we have collected less expensive modern coins. They are infrequent, their price is over 100 rubles (even for copies from circulation).

It is important to say that the price of modern Russian coins is determined by their safety. For example, if copies from the first issues (which include 1997-1998) have a smooth surface and shine (such preservation is designated “UNC”), their value can increase to 1 thousand rubles.

Which regularly minted coins are the most expensive?

Below is a table with a list of unique Russian coins. Some numismatists call them trial coins, since they were not minted en masse. Others say that these are custom-made, that is, released for the simple purpose of satisfying the demand of wealthy collectors.

Top rarest rubles and kopecks in Russia:

Most of the coins listed in the table were issued in quantities of up to 5 pieces, and some of them are known in a single copy.

Photos of the most expensive coins in Russia. Such a collection can be exchanged for an apartment.

This money appears very rarely on trading platforms and auctions. In cases where auctions are still held, the final sale price is almost impossible to predict, but it always exceeds 100,000 rubles.

We suggest not to waste time searching for this unique money. We can safely say that there is no chance of finding them. But if you want to make money by searching for rare rubles and kopecks, we advise you to pay attention to the following coins that are expensive for collectors.

Coins 1997 - 1999

In 1997, a monetary reform took place, as a result of which devaluation was carried out. This year, coins with denominations of 10 rubles or more disappeared from circulation. Coins from 1997 are still a valid means of payment.

5 rubles 1999 MMD is one of the most valuable coins of modern Russia today. However, it is still unknown whether such a circulation actually existed. Only a single copy is known, the current value of which is 250 thousand rubles.

During this period of time, the first anniversary coin of modern Russia appeared after devaluation: 1 ruble 1999 in honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of A.S. Pushkin. Everyone immediately began to save it, so its current value does not exceed 100 rubles.

Valuable modern coins of 1997 - 1999:

• 1 rub. 1997 MMD with a wide edging - 4 thousand rubles;
• 1 rub. 1998 MMD – up to 4 thousand rubles;
• 5 rub. 1998 SPMD - up to 2.5 thousand rubles;
• 2 rub. 1999 MMD – up to 1.5 thousand rubles;
• 5 rub. 1999 MMD - up to 250 thousand rubles.

Valuable coins from circulation

There are several groups of coins that will be of interest to collectors. All this money can be found in piggy banks and wallets, and then sold at a profit. The first group is the so-called “rare years”, the second group is highly preserved specimens, then we will look at what varieties are and which of them are valuable, and we will also learn to distinguish them. Let's finish this section with a review of banknotes with marriage.

Rare years

The minting of regular coins is carried out in uneven volumes, but in waves. For example, in 1997 and 1998, a huge number of banknotes of all denominations were issued to meet the needs of the ongoing monetary reform of 1998. Then some denominations were not minted for several years or were issued in small editions. Therefore, some rubles and kopecks from 1999, 2002 and 2003 are difficult to find in circulation; their prices are rising. In subsequent years, the volumes of issued banknotes again became large.

Almost everyone knows the valuable rubles of 2002 and 2003. But the list of expensive coins can be expanded. Let's see what other money is worth paying attention to.

Catalog of expensive coins from circulation:

The table contains all the rubles and kopecks that deserve to be selected from circulation. Even in not the highest collectible condition, they will be worth much more than their face value. And if you manage to find them in shine and without wear, then the price will rise several times higher than the table values.

1, 2 and 5 rubles of 2003 are very expensive banknotes that can be found in circulation:

Rubles and kopecks in high safety can be expensive!

In numismatics, there are several degrees of preservation of coins:

• UNC (Uncirculated) – excellent preservation, the best condition possible for regularly minted money. This is money without any scratches or stains; it must have a pronounced stamp shine. aUNC (About Uncirculated) for money from a bank bag that has not had time to circulate, that is, this is almost excellent condition, since when you magnify the bag coins, you can still see small scratches.
• XF (Extremely Fine) – excellent condition. Copies in this state of preservation have barely visible abrasions.
• VF (Very Fine ) – very well preserved. In this condition, the money already has pronounced abrasions, the stamp shine is completely absent.
• In worse condition, coins are usually no longer interesting to collectors.

It is very important to take into account the degree of preservation, since some low-value rubles and kopecks, preserved in excellent condition, stand out significantly for their high value.

First of all, the preservation affects the releases of 1997 and 1998. But shiny rubles and kopecks issued before 2008 inclusive can also be sold at a high price. This is due to the fact that many years have passed since their release; most of the copies of these editions have faded into circulation, having lost their appeal to collectors. Therefore, the little money that was kept in the best possible condition increased in value.

Safety is one of the leading factors determining the cost:

For example, 1 ruble of 1998 in VF (very good) condition is valued no higher than the face value, in XF (excellent) condition the numismatic price will increase to 100 rubles, and if it can be characterized as aUNC (almost uncirculated), then it receives the status of valuable ( the cost can easily exceed 1000 rubles).

For example, 1 ruble of a 2006 SPMD intact aUNC costs about 500 rubles, and a similar copy with scuffs cannot be sold even for 10 rubles.

How much do rare varieties cost?

In addition to the denomination, year of issue and mint, coins may have other differences that appear due to the use of different stamps during minting. Banknotes with such differences in numismatics are called varieties.

There are several catalogs of varieties of modern Russian coins. The authors of the catalogs are guided by their own principles, according to which they include certain types of stamps in their directories. The directories are constantly supplemented and corrected, since even many years after the banknote was put into circulation, new varieties may be discovered.

Some varieties are very rare and are valuable. But it is worth considering that learning to search for varieties is a complex and lengthy process. For example, some types of stamps have such microscopic features that they can only be identified through careful measurements.

Next, we will look at the most popular varieties of all Russian coins, which have obvious signs that make them easy to recognize.

Which 10 rubles are valued more?

So, rare years have already been mentioned earlier, these include 10 ruble issues of 2011, 2012 and 2021 with the letters SPMD. They cost about 300 thousand rubles.

But among the other dozens there are also valuable varieties. For example, these include 10 rubles 2009 MMD with obverse stamps B, G and D , which should be determined by the position of the mint mark:

• Stamp B – the sign is shifted to the left and up, a rare type of stamp, costs 600 rubles.
• Stamp G – the sign is placed in the center, the most expensive, its price is up to 2000 rubles.
• Stamp D – the sign is shifted down, very rare, costs about 1.5 thousand rubles.

Stamps A and B with the MMD sign shifted upward are ordinary, their price is at par.

The photo shows all the options for the obverse stamps of 10 rubles 2009 MMD (stamps A and B are ordinary, C, D and D are more valuable):

Another valuable one is the 10 ruble 2010 SPMD variety without a groove between the lines and the inner wall of the zero. This variety is designated “stamp 2.4”, its cost is up to 1000 rubles.

10 rubles 2010 SPMD: look at the photo to learn how to distinguish the expensive “2.4” option from the ordinary “2.5”. In the more expensive version (on the left), the lines inside the zero touch its walls (there is no groove):

Especially valuable varieties 5 rubles

5 ruble coins also have valuable varieties. We recommend starting to study them with 5 rubles. 2010 MMD . This banknote has three options for the position of the mint mark (stamps A, B and C). The option with the obverse stamp “B” is less common and costs around 400 rubles. It should be distinguished by the letters MMD, which are shifted to the right. Variety “B” costs about 300 rubles, and stamp “A” is ordinary.

The photo shows all three varieties of the 5 ruble coin of 2010 MMD: stamp A (the sign is thin, shifted to the left) - frequent, pcs. B (thick sign, shifted to the left) – infrequent, pcs. B (thick sign, shifted to the right) – rare:

Many sites mention the 5 ruble 1997 SPMD with a small dot on the reverse, the cost of which is several thousand rubles. But I don’t recommend wasting time on it, since there is information about only one copy found in circulation; other coins of this variety were found only in annual sets of the Bank of Russia.

Option 5 rubles 1997 SPMD with a small dot (pictured on the right), which is highly valued by numismatists, is found only in annual sets:

An interesting variety is 5 rubles. 1998 SPMD with reverse “pcs. 2.4 " This version of the reverse image was discovered only a few years after the coin came into circulation. It has significant differences. To distinguish this variety from ordinary ones, the easiest way is to look at the leaf on the right, which has a fundamentally different shape, as well as a pronounced wavy pattern. The price of this reverse version has decreased as more and more copies have been discovered, but still amounts to more than 1 thousand rubles. for perfectly preserved coins.

Stamp 2.4 (left) has 5 rubles 1998 SPMD sheet of a different shape with a pronounced wave-like pattern:

Expensive varieties of modern 2 rubles

Among the 2-ruble coins, you can pay attention to two more expensive varieties.

Firstly, this is a rare variety of “pieces”. 1.1" 2 rubles 1999 SPMD , which differs from the ordinary variety "piece 1.4", the reverse with a narrower edge and an image removed from it. The price of the variety with reverse, minted pcs. 1.1 is about 1000 rubles.

In the more expensive version of the 1999 SPMD 2 ruble coin with reverse “piece 1.1”, the image elements are distant from the edge:

Secondly, it is worth learning to distinguish the valuable variety of reverse “piece 2” 2 rubles 2006 SPMD . It is determined by the curl of the floral ornament, which should be as close as possible to the edging. With such a curl, a coin costs around 500 rubles. The remaining reverse options are inexpensive.

For the 2 ruble coin of 2006 SPMD, the reverse version (piece 2), on which the curl is pressed to the edge, is considered more expensive:

Which 1 ruble coins are more expensive?

Once you have checked your available one-ruble coins for the 1999, 2002 and 2003 issues, you can take a closer look at the varieties that are highly valued.

These options include:

• variety 1 ruble 1997 MMD with wide edging (price up to 8 thousand rubles),
• variety 1 ruble 1998 MMD with a wide (medium) edging (price up to 5 thousand rubles),
• variety of 1 ruble 2007 MMD with a top sheet without slots (cost 300 rubles).

The following photo shows elements by comparing which you can identify expensive types:

In the photo there are two varieties of the 1997 MMD ruble: the version with a wide edge (on the right) is much less common, its cost is higher:

The 1 ruble MMD 1998 has two varieties: with a narrow edge and with a wider edge. The second option (on the right) is valued higher:

Among the rubles of 2007, MMD will be valued higher than the version without slits on the top leaf (pictured on the left):

Expensive options 50 kopecks

The 50 kopeck coin of 2002 with the letter M has up to 8 options for the position of the mint mark. The option when the letter is located directly is ordinary, all others are classified as infrequent and rare. The least common options cost up to 15 thousand rubles.

Among the 50 kopeck coins of 2002 with the letter M, all types of obverse will cost higher than the denomination, with the exception of the simple one (piece A) with a straight sign. The infrequent stamp B has the letter turned counterclockwise, and the rare “B” has the letter located below:

Unique types of 10 kopecks

The most widely known variety, which at the same time costs significantly higher than the face value, is the 2001 version of the 10 kopeck coin with the letters “SP” with transverse (vertical) folds on the cloak . If an ordinary version with horizontal (longitudinal) folds is valued only at face value, then the cost of a very rare variety with vertical folds can cost up to 3 thousand rubles.

If 10 kopecks 2001 SP has folds on the rider’s cloak running across (vertically), then it costs about 1 thousand rubles:

Which 5 kopecks are worth more?

Valuable varieties of five-kopeck coins are available in different years of issue, but due to their small size they are difficult to distinguish. The exception is the variants of the obverse image of 5 kopecks of 2002 and 2003 without a mint mark .

A letterless copy from 2002 costs about 10,000 rubles, 2003 is five times cheaper (up to 2 thousand rubles).

Among the five-kopeck coins of 2002 and 2003, stamp options without letters are an order of magnitude less common:

Are there any expensive options among the 1 kopeck coins?

Yes, among modern Russian coins with a denomination of 1 kopeck there are many varieties, including rare ones, which are highly valued, but due to the very small size of the images of these options, they are very difficult for beginning numismatists. It will be impossible to do this without special magnifying equipment and software.

Cost of 50 kopeck coins by year

Let's consider the value of all 50-kopeck coins by year of issue. If we turn to popular catalogs and price tags, we get the following table:

Please note that in the catalogues, the cost of some issues varies greatly, so we present the average cost (in Russian rubles) for copies in excellent condition.

It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that in the best preservation the value can be significantly higher. For example, copies of 1997 and 1998, which have no traces of circulation and retain a bright stamp shine, can be sold for 500 rubles.

Compare two coins: the copy on the left can be sold for significantly more, and the fifty-kopeck piece on the right will not be of interest to numismatists

The most valuable 50 kopecks

Let's look at the most valuable issues separately.

50 kopecks 2001 M

This is one of the most valuable modern coins in Russia. There are several legends associated with it. According to one version, it was found in the Bank of Russia coin set for 2002. Only a single copy is known, so this fifty-kopeck piece is valued very highly – at 300 thousand rubles.

2001 Edition M

50 kopecks 2011 and 2012 joint venture

In 2011 and 2012, the St. Petersburg Mint did not mint change coins en masse, but nevertheless, St. Petersburg-made banknotes are included in numismatic catalogs. They are usually marked with an “R” (rare) and “uncirculated.” We are talking about single releases (either trial or custom). They cost about 300 thousand rubles. per copy.

Valuable copy of 2011

Rare version 2012

Expensive 50 kopecks

If the most valuable specimens that are not in circulation are described above, then the following fifty dollars can easily be found in your wallet. Let's see what these releases are.

50 kopecks 1999

These fifty dollars are rare. Copies with the letter “M” can be sold for 30-70 rubles, and those with the letters “SP” will cost higher (about 100 rubles for worn ones and more than 300 rubles for shiny coins).

Release of 1999 JV

50 kopecks 2002

Among the copies produced in 2002, you should pay attention to the St. Petersburg version of fifty dollars (with the letters “SP”). They are estimated at 50-200 rubles.

Issue 2002 JV

Commemorative coins

We have already mentioned above that all anniversary money, provided they are highly preserved, are valued above their face value. But among them there are especially expensive issues.

These include commemorative ten-ruble bimetallic coins:

• 10 rub. 2010 “ Chechen Republic ” (up to 5000 RUR per copy),
• 10 rub. 2010 “ Perm Region ” (up to 3000 RUR per copy),
• 10 rub. 2010 “ Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug ” (up to 12,000 RUR per copy).

“CHYAP” – Chechen Republic, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Perm Territory. These three issues were released in reduced editions and are now coveted by many collectors:

Also very valuable (more than 20 thousand rubles) is a version of the 2 ruble issue of 2001 with Gagarin without a mint mark.

What commemorative coins are worth paying attention to?

You can also take a closer look at the anniversary issues, more than 10 years have passed since their release:

• 10 rub. 2010 “ Population Census ” and “ Nenets Autonomous Okrug ” (up to 300 rubles per coin)
• 10 ruble issues of the series “ Ancient Cities of Russia ” up to 2008 inclusive (their cost is up to 200 rubles per copy)
• issues 1 ruble “ Pushkin ” and “ 10 years of the CIS ” (up to 600 rubles)
• 10 rub. “ Ministries ” (on average 120 rubles per copy)
• 10 rub. 2000 “ 55 Years of Victory ” (costs about 100 rubles)
• 2-ruble issues of 2000 of the “ Hero-Cities ” series (100 rubles per copy)
• 2 and 10 rubles. 2001, dedicated to Gagarin’s into space (up to 100 rubles)

Of the yellow tens, only the 2010 issue, dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Victory , stands out for its price; its price is about 100 rubles. The remaining one-color tens of the new sample usually cost extremely low (about 30 rubles).

Coins 2004-2009

During 2004-2009, few truly valuable coins were minted. The alloys used changed, as did the denominations of the issued coins. For example, since 2004, the five-ruble coin has ceased to be minted. Its production was fully resumed only in 2008.

In 2006, in the production of ten- and fifty-kopeck coins, steel clad with tombac began to be used instead of brass. This made it possible to reduce the cost of minting them.

Since 2009, after an almost 20-year break, coins with a denomination of 10 rubles have again come into circulation. Also, some coins began to be issued simultaneously from different alloys, so among the identical coins of 2009 you can find magnetic and non-magnetic copies.

During this period of time, several series of ten-ruble anniversary coins were issued, dedicated to important historical events and our country. In 2005, a series of bimetal “60 years of the Great Victory” was released. In 2005-2009, the series “Ancient Cities of Russia” and “Russian Federation” were published. The cost of coins from them, as a rule, does not exceed 150 rubles per copy.

Prices for coins of modern Russia for 2004 – 2009:

• 10 kopecks 2004 M – up to 3 thousand rubles;
• 5 kopecks 2005 JV – up to 10 thousand rubles;
• 1 rub. 2005 SPMD – up to 3 thousand rubles;
• 2 rub. 2006 SPMD – up to 4 thousand rubles;
• 1 kop. 2007 M - up to 4.5 thousand rubles;
• 50 kopecks 2007 M – up to 61 thousand rubles;
• 5 kopecks 2008 JV – up to 2.5 thousand rubles;
• 10 kopecks 2008 JV – 2 thousand rubles;
• 1 rub. 2008 MMD made of clad steel - up to 28 thousand rubles;
• 5 rub. 2009 SPMD – up to 10 thousand rubles;
• 10 rub. 2009 MMD – up to 4 thousand rubles.

Marriages, mix-ups, mistakes

Coins that have become unique due to defects are of great interest to collectors. High demand is always confirmed by a significant price. You can see how at auction the rarest types of defects, as well as other mix-ups and errors, are valued at over 100 thousand rubles.

What defects are not defective?

Before moving on to the description of various defects, you should figure out which defects on coins are not manufacturing defects, and therefore they will not only not increase their collectible value, but will even lead to their depreciation.

For example, in Russia, all rubles issued since 2009 have a steel core, which is coated with protective alloys. Therefore, over time, the steel core may undergo corrosion (rust), which will manifest itself as swelling on the surface, and in the future, depressed areas may appear. Such changes are mistakenly regarded by beginning numismatists as a defect.

The swellings indicated in the photo are not defects, they are a consequence of corrosion of the steel core, such money is of no interest:

Also, the protective coating of the coin may not adhere tightly to the core, in which case it will lift up and be easily removed. There is no significant interest in money with its core exposed. Most often, this kind of coating defects are found in 5 rubles.

In the photo there are fives with partially missing plating:

A huge number of metal banknotes received irregularities and scratches after leaving the mint. Some of the money was damaged accidentally. For example, five rubles might have been placed under a table leg to level the surface, causing an indented imprint to appear on them. Other coins were changed purposefully. Someone was bored, so he, armed with a simple tool, drew a couple of additional lines on the ruble. And someone put two coins next to each other and squeezed them under pressure to see what would happen. Remember, many of us played around as children, placing coins on the rails to flatten them.

The photo shows examples of banknotes with defects that are not defective:

We should also mention the change in color of kopecks and rubles. Before the coin came into your hands, it traveled a long way. Perhaps at one time she managed to fall into the bowl of a fountain or lie on the stove. Differences in temperature and differences in the chemical composition of the external environment could lead to a change in the color of the banknote. Therefore, a slight red tint or other color changes do not always indicate that a coin is experimental. Therefore, it is important to compare not only color, but also magnetic properties and weight as evidence of the use of non-standard metal for workpieces.

Important point. Counterfeit coins may be mistakenly classified as defective. The most frequently counterfeited coins were 5 rubles from 1997; they are distinguished by the low quality of the relief design and are easily distinguishable. In recent years, counterfeit 10 rubles from 2012 have surfaced all over the country; they are immediately noticeable by the absence of a mint mark and serious differences in the images. Sometimes collectors offer to buy back such counterfeits, but we must remember that there is serious liability for the storage and sale of counterfeit banknotes in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

In the photo there are 5 rubles from 1997 and 10 rubles from 2012, made by counterfeiters

What marriages are not valued?

Every year the quality of coinage at Russian mints decreases. Therefore, a huge number of small defects and defects appear on coins, which are perceived by the technical control department as insignificant. Collectors are also not interested in them.

Such defects include small displacements of the image, doubling of some image details, slight rotations of the obverse relative to the reverse, incomplete splits and other microdefects of stamps. You can often find irregularities on the coin field on the money of recent years, in which even someone is trying to see the design. But even such galvanic smudges and irregularities formed due to micro-chips of the stamp’s protective layer are of no value.

Such defects can be seen on most modern Russian coins:

Also, local (small) unminted coins are not valued in any way. They are especially common on ten-ruble coins issued in 2012. The date and inscriptions may be poorly stamped on them, and the eagle may be poorly visible.

Small areas of unminted coins on tens are common; at best, such coins will be offered 20-50 rubles:

Infrequent types of marriage

Infrequent defects include defects that appear on the coin due to complete splits of the working stamp (manifested by a convex line), pronounced destruction of the stamp and its crumbling, as well as those associated with clogging of the stamp. Such defects also include turns (misalignment) and bites on the workpiece. All of them usually cost no more than 200 rubles.

If the listed marriages are combined on one coin or have an extremely strong manifestation, then the price can reach up to 1000 rubles. and higher. For example, if a simple taste costs 100 rubles, then a few bites or a huge bite can be sold at auction for 10 times more expensive.

In 1000 rubles. Severe displacements, shifts of the blank, as well as coins whose blanks were punched to capture the edge of the sheet can also be assessed.

Rare types of marriage

More rare types of defects, which cost about 2-10 thousand rubles, include the following:

• Multiple strike . It appears due to the fact that the stamp hit the coin two, three or more times, with each subsequent blow being offset.
• One-sided coinage . One of the sides was completely unminted.
• Incidental marriage (“stuck”). It appears when the minted banknote sticks over the working stamp and the subsequent coin is minted stuck. Therefore, the first side of a coin looks normal, and the other is a mirror image of the first.
• Double-sided prints (“obverse-obverse” or “reverse-reverse”). The appearance of this defect is associated with incorrect installation of the stamp pair.

Dear Interchanges

Due to incorrect installation of the stamp pair, hybrid coins appear. Their obverse comes from one denomination, and the reverse from another.

-ups and mint are also possible This can be money minted on non-standard blanks (blanks for other denominations, for tokens, or even foreign money are used).

Examples of mix-ups:

Marriages of commemorative coins

Anniversary money in circulation is also subject to marriage. Commemorative coins with defects are much less common and cost an order of magnitude more expensive than similar defects in regular issues. Even an unminted coin can increase the cost by 1000 rubles, and a good complete split on a bimetallic ten can be purchased for several thousand rubles.

Also, bimetallic specimens consisting of two parts have defects that are unique to them. They are associated with double cutting of a hole for the insert, as well as with skew and displacement of the insert. The price of such defective bimetallic tens usually ranges from 1-2 to 10 thousand rubles.

Valuable types of defects and mint errors

A large number of numismatists collect defective coins, so finding a buyer for rare types of defects is not difficult. And the cost will depend on the uniqueness of the defect; combinations of defects, as well as their extreme manifestations, are most highly valued.

A few examples:

1

. Defective stamp blockage. Sold for 360 rubles.

2

. Marriage “complete split”, issue 2011. Priced at 400 rubles.

3

. Defect “workpiece displacement” (release date - 2008). The selling price was 401 rubles.

4

. Marriage is a 180 degree turn. Such a defect went away for 800 rubles.

Mint errors and experiments

Looking at the results of auctions held in recent years, you can find an increase in the number of lots with various errors, as well as mixed-up coins. For example, these are rubles with two obverses or two reverses, or copies minted on different blanks. Non-magnetic mugs (which were used until 2009) can be used as blanks for rubles from recent years of issue. They can be minted on circles of 50-kopeck coins, or bimetallic blanks of unknown origin can be used. There has been plenty of variety in recent years.

Can these described coins be attributed to a marriage? Numismatists have not reached a consensus. Most of these examples cannot be explained by any error in production; they could only appear as a result of someone’s commercial intent. Therefore, their cost is reduced. Previously, such unique money was estimated at 20-30 thousand, but now buyers often refuse to place bids on such lots for more than 10 thousand rubles.

Where and how to sell found coins?

Let's conditionally divide this question into several parts. The first is the correct assessment. The second is the choice of sales method. The third is direct sale.

But first, let’s summarize in order to finally decide which coins can be sold at a high price?

Results. What coins can be sold at a high price?

So, in the article we have identified rare years in which issued coins are always worth more than their face value.

Secondly, we agreed that sometimes excellent preservation can raise the value from face value by several hundred rubles.

Thirdly, several infrequent and rare varieties that are easy to distinguish. They will also cost good money.

Fourthly, we looked at expensive types of defects , as well as defects that cost nothing.

Fifthly, we analyzed the current prices for anniversary and commemorative issues .

All these banknotes can be sold profitably. It remains to figure out how to do it correctly.

How to evaluate coins?

The main question for all beginners after viewing catalogs with prices for modern coins is where to sell them? The next question is, why can’t I sell at the prices indicated in the tables and lists? Prices in catalogs are always average, but your coin may cost several times more or be less valuable.

It has already been said many times above that the price of each specific find depends not only on the year of manufacture and denomination, but also on its state of preservation, the presence of defects, etc. Therefore, it is important to correctly evaluate the lot before selling it.

When evaluating, it would be a mistake to focus only on advertisements for the sale of similar coins. It is possible that these advertisements have been hanging for years, but due to the high cost, interested buyers have never responded to them.

Therefore, for a correct assessment, it is necessary to view the maximum possible number of completed similar coins in recent years. This can be done on aggregators such as www.raritetus.ru or www.fcoins.ru Compare your coin with similar ones at auctions, so you can get an approximate estimate.

Also look at the lots that were not purchased at auctions; most likely, this is the upper threshold above which you will not be able to earn money. Even when viewing the auction archives, you will be able to clearly determine whether there is an increase in the value of the coin; it is possible that at the moment there is a decrease in its value and this will not be the best time to sell it.

If you want to check how correctly you valued a coin, you can ask for help on numismatic forums or make an evaluation in special public pages on social networks. Now the group “Coins of Russia and the USSR” is gaining popularity on VKontakte, where experts help to correctly identify varieties and evaluate banknotes from photographs not only of modern Russia, but also of the USSR.

Where to sell?

Let me start by immediately clearing up common misconceptions associated with selling. For some reason, some people believe that they can return valuable coins to Sberbank. No, this is not so, banks will only accept investment coins made from precious metals. Of course, in banks you can exchange small change for banknotes. But financial institutions will not pay you extra for this, but rather, on the contrary, they will take a commission for the service.

You also cannot exchange rare coins for money in pawn shops. Pawnshops will only be interested in buying back gold and silver items at the price of scrap.

If you don’t want to waste time, then the easiest way is to hand over your finds to a buyer. In buying up shops, the most interesting pieces of your collection will be quickly assessed and purchased on the spot. But they won’t offer you a high price.

You can sell coins most profitably at auctions. Auctions are held at various venues. They are organized on numismatist forums. The most popular of them are coins.lave.ru and coins.su . There are online auctions, for example, www.wolmar.ru , or large auction houses, like rarecoins.ru . Many small auctions are held in numismatic groups on social networks. Each auction has its own rules, some of them charge a commission for the sale.

Another good way to sell coins is to advertise on free classifieds sites. For example, this could be www.avito.ru . The difference in this method from auctions is that you will have to indicate a fixed price. At auctions, the selling price is formed in the course of bids from buyers, so it can be very high, but there may also be a situation when the item will not arouse much interest and you will be forced to sell it for a minimum price so as not to violate the rules of bidding.

How to sell?

Regardless of which selling method you choose, you must follow the following recommendations from numismatists:

Always take correct photos . The number of photos should be minimal, but they should be as informative as possible. To do this, take pictures at a right angle, unfold the coin in the photo with the date facing down. Trim the resulting images to the edges of the banknote. All image elements should be easily distinguishable. In addition to images of the obverse and reverse, a photo of the edge may be required. In order for some types of marriage (splits and others) to be clearly distinguishable, as well as to confirm their authenticity, it is sometimes necessary to take a photo at an angle to the coin.

Try to correctly describe the coin you are selling . Indicate the denomination, year of issue, all relevant features (variety, presence of defects, degree of preservation).

Set an adequate price . If you want to sell at auctions, you can set a starting price of 1 ruble, this way you will attract more numismatists to participate in the auction, which can lead to a high sale price in the end. If you sell at a fixed price, then the price should not be significantly higher than the average estimate.

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 SP also has a rare variant. 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.

How much do rare varieties of 5-kopeck coins cost?

Within the same issue, coins may have minor differences; they are called varieties. There are common (ordinary) varieties, others may occur less frequently, and there are very rare and valuable ones.

To search for rare and expensive varieties, you need to study special catalogs. For coins of the Bank of Russia, the most popular is the catalog of Alexander Stashkin.

The features of some varieties are quite insignificant and difficult to identify. For example, 5 kopecks from 1997 with the letters SP have four options for the reverse image. The “stamp 2.3” option is very rare. It will cost about 1500 rubles. It can be distinguished by its long tail, the absence of edging at the lower bud, as well as the curl adjacent to the edging. Look at the photo where this variety is compared with others:

Stamp 2.3 is very rare

Two varieties of five kopecks are very popular and easy to identify. These are 2002 and 2003 coins without letters. The first costs about 10 thousand rubles, the second – up to 3 thousand rubles.

Valuable varieties of 2002 and 2003 without letters (without mint marks):

2002 and 2003 issues without mint mark

There are also more expensive varieties, the most valuable of which cost more than 15 thousand rubles. Look for their differences in the above-mentioned catalog of A. Stashkin.