10 kopecks 2000: history and value

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:45

At the beginning of the new millennium, the Moscow Mint, in cooperation with the St. Petersburg Mint, minted a coin of 10 kopecks. The cost of 10 kopecks in 2000 is no more than 10 rubles, and this is taking into account the fact that the coin is in excellent condition. Otherwise, the price will drop to 5 rubles, or even less.

There are a lot of copies of 10 kopecks of 2000, that's why such a low cost. The coin was made of steel and covered with a small layer of yellow metal, but later coins were highly honored and were minted from brass.

In this article, we will discuss some of the characteristics of this coin and learn how to find a couple of differences that are not immediately noticeable.

Description

The weight of 10 kopecks of the year 2000 can be about 1.95 grams, the diameter is 17.5 mm, and the thickness is 1.25 mm. The side strip (edge) is covered with corrugation with a fine step - in total, 98 strips can be counted.

On one side (reverse) isimage of St. George slaying the dragon. His cloak is the main difference, which can be seen in many instances. As a rule, there are vertical folds on it, but there are several coins where these folds were minted differently - horizontally. But do not think that 10 kopecks in 2000, on which there are rare horizontal folds, will cost you a round sum. Its maximum price does not exceed 20 rubles.

Overse and reverse

Now let's talk about the sides of the coin. On the obverse, there is a beautiful composition from the famous painting “The Miracle of George about the Serpent”, the author of which is the famous artist Raphael. You can clearly see how George pierces the evil dragon with the tip of his spear. If you look closely, you can see the trademark of one or another mint under the left hoof.

On the bottom of the coin is the year of issue - 2000. The inscription “BANK OF RUSSIA” is placed in large letters on the right and left sides.

On the reverse is the face value of the coin - the number 10. It is slightly shifted to the side. You may notice that on some coins the denomination may be closer to the left edge, so the plant painting will peek out a little on the right side.

10 kopecks of 2000 have an ornament, which consists of two branches. Under the numbers is an inscription in large letters, which indicates the denomination of the coin - “KOPEEK”.

Soviet symbols

The Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic minted several coins with a face value of 10 kopecks,on which the coat of arms of the USSR is depicted. This is a great rarity, but, unfortunately, the cost of 10 kopecks in 2000 does not change from this. Such a copy can be bought at many auctions for 15-20 rubles.

The star in the upper part of the coin and the composition in the form of several ears of vines, which consist of grape leaves, have undergone changes. The name of the republic (PRIDNESTROVAN MOLDOVAN REPUBLIC) and the year of issue of the coin (2000) are engraved around the circumference of the coin. All the inscriptions that are minted on it are distributed strictly in the center and are not shifted in different directions, as can be seen on the coin of St. George.

The coin is made mainly of aluminum, and this is one of its main differences. Many entrepreneurs try to cash in on this coin by auctioning it for an incredibly high price (100-150 rubles), but it is not so rare and expensive as to give prohibitively large amounts of money for it. As mentioned above, the highest price for which it can be redeemed is 15-20 rubles.

The PMR coin with Soviet symbols has no visual differences, as on George's raincoat. That is why all copies are so cheap and very common.

Conclusion

So… In 2000, the Moscow and St. Petersburg mints issued a coin with a nominal value of 10 kopecks, which depicts St. George slaying the dragon. These coins are not considered rare, so their price is from 10 to 20 rubles.

We also found out that this coin has a special difference. If you take a good look, thenit can be seen that on the developing cloak of George there are horizontal folds. But there are a few coins on which the folds are minted vertically. The cost of such a copy may increase by only a couple of rubles.

The 10 kopeck coin of 2000, issued by the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, is armed with Soviet symbols. The reverse depicts the coat of arms of the USSR, as well as tools - a sickle and a hammer. This coin has no differences, so if they are trying to sell you a “unique” copy, then you should not believe it. They are all the same and cost no more than 20 rubles.