Russia 10, 15, and 20 Kopeks 1924 to 1991

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (CCCP) issued these coins between 1924 and 1991. Prior to 1931, each coin contained silver. After that, they were copper-nickel. The silver coins are more valuable.

Also, some of these coins carry slightly different patterns than the 10 kopek piece shown in our primary picture. They all have the globe, the grain sheaves, the star, the hammer, and the sickle. But some have Russian lettering encircling that design. This page applies to all 10, 15, and 20 kopeks issued between 1924 and 1991. Simply ignore the slight variations in design. Our secondary picture shows a typical lettered obverse (front side of the coin).


The listings below give approximate catalog values. Use them as a guide. Refer to our Important Terminology page to learn how to convert catalog values to actual buy and sell values.

10 KOPEKS 1924 TO 1931 (0.029 troy ounces silver)
worn: $3 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $5
well preserved: $10
fully uncirculated: $15
silver coins dated 1931 are rare and worth several hundred dollars

10 KOPEKS 1931 TO 1960
worn: $2 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $3
well preserved: $4
fully uncirculated: $7
coins dated 1942 and 1956 are rare, cataloging for $40 in average circulated condition

10 KOPEKS 1961 TO 1991
worn: less than $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: less than $1
well preserved: less than $1
fully uncirculated: $1
coins dated 1990M (must have M mint mark) catalog for $7 in average circulated condition

15 KOPEKS 1924 TO 1931 (0.043 troy ounces silver)
worn: $3 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $4
well preserved: $7
fully uncirculated: $15
silver coins dated 1931 are rare and worth several hundred dollars

15 KOPEKS 1931 TO 1960
worn: $2 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $3
well preserved: $4
fully uncirculated: $7
coins dated 1942 are rare, cataloging for $60 in average circulated condition

15 KOPEKS 1961 TO 1991
worn: less than $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: less than $1
well preserved: less than $1
fully uncirculated: $1
coins dated 1970 catalog for $25 in average circulated condition

20 KOPEKS 1924 TO 1931 (0.058 troy ounces silver)
worn: $3 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $6
well preserved: $10
fully uncirculated: $20
silver 20 kopeks dated 1931 are rare and catalog at $800 when fully uncirculated

20 KOPEKS 1931 TO 1960
worn: $2 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $3
well preserved: $4
fully uncirculated: $7
coins dated 1942 are rare, cataloging for $60 in average circulated condition

15 KOPEKS 1961 TO 1991
worn: less than $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: less than $1
well preserved: less than $1
fully uncirculated: $1
coins dated 1970, 1973, and 1976 catalog for $25 in average circulated condition
coins dated 1991 (must not have an M mint mark) catalog for $70 in average circulated condition
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