Specifications: Diameter 22.6mm, Weight 8.45g, (.900) Gold

RUSSIAN: SOVIET UNION 1989 RUSSIAN CCCP GOLD 50 PYGAEN COIN. Commemorative issue '500th Anniversary of the United Russian State' Obverse: In centre the coat of arms of the Soviet Union with value & date below. Lettering: СССР Au900 50 РУБЛЕЙ 1989 Reverse: Assumption Cathedral in Moscow. Lettering: 500∙ЛЕТИЕ ЕДИНОГО РУССКОГО ГОСУДАРСТВА 1478 г. УСПЕНСКИЙ СОБОР.МОСКВА Edge: Reeded. Soviet gold coins began to be minted a year after the formation of the USSR in 1923, and the last coin was issued in 1991, when the union of the republics collapsed. In total, there are five denominations of commemorative collection coins of gold, which were released during this period 10, 25, 50 and 100 roubles. All of them were dedicated to one or another political figure, historical event and architectural structure.

Uncirculated - Light Handling

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