20 years of victory. How much does the “20 Years of Victory” medal cost on average? Cost of the commemorative coin

After the break of 1962-63, last year's record circulation in 1964 was intended to fully satisfy the need for ruble coins. However, in 1965 rubles were minted in sufficient quantities that even now this coin can easily be purchased for a collection.

1 ruble 1965 negotiable

The ruble is made from a white copper-nickel alloy. The diameter of the ruble is twenty-seven millimeters. On the scales the coin will show seven and a half grams. On the edge we will see the inscription “ONE RUBLE” and the minting date “1965”. There are minor differences in the location of the date numerals on the edge. The obverse repeats the version of the previous year, for which the coat of arms is characterized by a star with narrow rays. Andrei Fedorin's catalog for this year's ruble coin gives one position for both obverse and reverse. If you want to buy not just a ruble, but improved quality coin, it is worth looking for the annual set of coins of the State Bank of the USSR. Separately, find such a coin in excellent quality difficult. The 1965 ruble in Uncirculated condition is one of the most difficult coins for novice collectors to obtain.

1 ruble 1965 reverse with edge "1964"

This coin is one of those that is found not at auctions, but in conversations. Many numismatists are ready to talk about how they talked with a person who saw someone who is closely acquainted with someone who definitely has such a ruble. Unfortunately, the conversation always ends with a statement of a sad fact: either the coin was prohibited from being photographed, or the film was exposed (the flash drive was destroyed, the phone was stolen). The "ghost coin" in all its glory. Therefore on this moment We cannot imagine a reliable image of the mysterious ruble. We can only hope that this ruble will someday find a material embodiment, perhaps even ending up in catalogs. By the way, this is a reason to never forget that the coin also has a third side.

1 ruble 1965 XX years of victory

This ruble opened a new era in Russian numismatics: the minting of the Soviet anniversary was launched. The official name of the coin is “XX years of victory over Nazi Germany” (although we don’t honor Roman numerals, so you’ll most likely see “20 years of victory” on the price tags). Allegorical figures, the last of which in the form of a worker with a hammer we saw in 1934 on ten-kopeck, five-altyn and two-kopeck coins, returned to the reverse. On the first anniversary ruble Soviet Union we see a composition symbolizing the victory over fascism: the liberating warrior carefully presses the rescued child with one hand, and uses the other to crush the fragments of the swastika. This is a sculptural composition in Berlin's Treptower Park. The circulation of the coin is sixty million copies. It is not surprising that it has always remained one of the most common among the ruble denominations circulating in the USSR.

1 ruble 1965 XX years of victory Proof

Of the multi-million circulation, only 11,250 coins were made using improved quality technology, which makes each of them very popular among numerous collectors of the domestic anniversary. Therefore, having studied the auction passages on our website, for this variant of the coin you will see final prices exceeding ten thousand rubles. The anniversary coin weighs more than an annual ruble (9.85 grams) and is noticeably larger (diameter is 31 millimeters with a thickness of two millimeters minus one tenth). Before buying a brilliant copy at a price tag with large zeros, first ask the experts whether this is really an improved coinage or whether this is an ordinary coin in excellent condition.

1 ruble 1965 XX years of victory Proof (remake)

Over the course of twenty years, most of the coins from the circulation of the first Soviet anniversary lost their shine and original appearance. Circulation smoothed out the details of the relief, but added scratches to the coin field, disfiguring its appearance. As is clear from what is written above, eleven thousand collectible copies of improved quality have long been scattered among collections. This state of affairs developed for almost all commemorative coins of the 60s and 70s. To support a new generation of collectors, it was decided in 1988 to mint additional editions of anniversary rubles from previous years of issue. This is how another fifty-five thousand coins appeared, intended exclusively for numismatists (although, once put into circulation, they quickly took on the appearance of ordinary rubles). Their main difference is the inscription on the edge (we provide examples below). However, there are differences in the stamp. For example, they have different awn combs to the right of the star.

1965 ("old man")

1988 ("remake")

1 ruble 1965 XX years of victory rare reverse

Is there a coin among the first Soviet anniversary that you look for with hidden hope, for which you chase as passionately as the heroine of Jules Verne’s novel of the same name after the mysterious green ray? Yes, such a coin exists. At first glance, she does not stand out in any way from the row of scratched and worn-out sisters. But if a numismatist spots it among coin debris, then this is akin to picking up a very valuable treasure. What's the difference? To do this, pay attention to the head of the Warrior-Liberator.

On a regular coin, the right leg of the letter “I” is directed towards the soldier’s temple. In a rare variant, it is shifted to the right and points almost to the top of the head. The coin is incredibly rare. However, unlike the ghostly yearling with the wrong date on the edge, its reliable images have long been made public.

When signing the order to mint the first anniversary coin, the leadership of the State Bank of the USSR hardly imagined what a stir the anniversary rubles would cause in the late 80s and what a full-flowing river this trickle would turn into, so that by the collapse of the Soviet Union an entire album could be filled with the anniversary.

Latest auction prices for coins in Russian rubles

Photo	Description of the coin	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Proof
	1 ruble 1965 From 195 to 531 rub.	-	-	-	242	195	274	531	-
	1 ruble 1965 20 years of Victory, remake proof 20 years of Victory over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War new edition About 887 rub.								887

Jubilee medal "Twenty years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"

Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" was established by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on May 7, 1965 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.

REGULATIONS ABOUT THE MEDAL

Jubilee medal "Twenty years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945" awarded to all military personnel and civilian personnel who took part in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 in the ranks of the USSR Armed Forces, partisans of the Great Patriotic War, all personnel of the USSR Armed Forces, as well as other persons awarded the medal “For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War” Patriotic War of 1941-1945.”

The awarding of the anniversary medal was extended to military personnel and civilian personnel of units and formations of the Soviet Army, the Pacific Fleet and the Amur River military flotilla, guarding the state border of the USSR on Far East during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, and previously not awarded the medal “For Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.” (Resolution of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of August 16, 1966).

The awarding of the anniversary medal is also extended to members of the underground who acted against Nazi invaders in temporarily occupied territory during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 (Resolution of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of January 19, 1968).

Presentation of the anniversary medal “Twenty years of victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.” carried out on behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR:

Military personnel - commanders of military units, formations and heads of institutions, establishments,

Persons who left the Armed Forces of the USSR - by the republican, regional, regional, district, city and district military commissariats at the place of residence of the recipients,

Former partisans, as well as persons awarded with a medal“For the victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945,” - by the Presidiums of the Supreme Soviets of the union and autonomous republics, the executive committees of the regional, regional, district, city and district Councils of Working People's Deputies.

Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" awarded to all personnel of the USSR Armed Forces who were in the ranks by May 9, 1965 Soviet army, Navy, troops and bodies of the Committee state security under the Council of Ministers of the USSR, internal troops, internal and convoy protection of public order of the union republics.

The medals were awarded to the recipients on the basis of lists of military personnel announced by orders of commanders of military units, formations and heads of institutions.

Jubilee medal "Twenty years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" worn on the left side of the chest and, in the presence of orders and other medals of the USSR, is located after the medal “For victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.”

DESCRIPTION

medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"

The medal is made of brass in the shape of a regular circle with a diameter of 32 mm. On the front side of the medal there is a monument to the Soviet soldier-liberator (installed in Berlin's Treptow Park, sculptor E.V. Vuchetich) on two crossed laurel-oak branches and the inscription “1945-1965”.

On the reverse side of the medal there are inscriptions: along the circumference “Twenty years of victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945”, in the middle of the medal there is a Roman numeral “XX” and an asterisk against the background of diverging rays. The edges of the medal are bordered by a border. The images and inscriptions on the medal are convex.

Using an eyelet and a ring, the medal is connected to a pentagonal block covered with a silk moiré ribbon 24 mm wide. The tape has three longitudinal alternating stripes of red, green and black. The edge of the tape after the black stripe is edged with a narrow green stripe.

AWARDS

Jubilee medal "Twenty years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" became the first in a series of medals established on the eve of the anniversary of Victory Day. In the future, similar anniversary medals were established every ten years. True, on the 25th anniversary of the Victory, a special badge was also established, awarded to all veterans, but it did not have the status of a medal.

In accordance with the Regulations on the medal, a one-time award is provided, but cases of repeated awarding are known. For example, two medals “Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945.” was awarded N.I. Tsuranov. Certificates for the medal were issued on September 12, 1966 and January 23, 1967 by the Angarsk City Military Commissariat. Such cases were most often caused by errors in the lists of those nominated for an award, if the same person was listed twice.

As of January 1, 1995, approximately 16,399,550 people had been awarded the medal.

With this 1965 ruble, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the celebration of victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, the minting of commemorative coins in the USSR began. It was produced in 60 million units.

Especially for collectors, part of the issue (11,250 pieces) was minted in improved quality (uncirculated diamond) and proof quality. Improved quality means a clearer picture and no minor scratches, which products receive upon contact with each other. This is usually achieved by storing them separately in individual packaging. Quality "Proof" means the minting of metal products with mirror surface coin field, and the relief pattern remains matte.

Despite such a huge circulation, the number of anniversary rubles produced turned out to be insufficient to satisfy the demand of all numismatists in a huge country, so in 1988 an additional 55,000 copies of the “20 Years of Victory” anniversary rubles were issued. Collectors usually refer to them as “remakes.”

A copper-nickel alloy was used to produce the anniversary ruble. Copies of the 1965 minting year have the following characteristics: diameter - 31 mm, thickness - 1.9 mm, weight - 9.85 g. Rubles from the additional issue of 1988 are more massive: with the same diameter, their thickness is 2.4 mm, weight - 12 .8 g.

On the obverse there is the coat of arms of the USSR and the denomination is indicated.

The reverse is decorated with the image of the monument “Warrior-Liberator”, to the left of the soldier are the numbers “XX”, to the right is the inscription “YEARS”. Along the circumference of the reverse is the inscription “VICTORY OVER FASCIST GERMANY.”

Above the edge there is the inscription: “ONE RUBLE MAY 9, 1965”, repeated twice. The “remakes” have two indications on the edge: “May 9, 1965” and “1988. N.”

Cost of the commemorative coin

• Jubilee rubles from 1965, which show signs of handling or improper storage, are not valued at much these days. Their cost usually does not exceed 30 rubles. And the price without visible defects reaches 250 rubles.
• Coins minted as uncirculated diamonds sell for an average price of 450 rubles.
• A copy of "Proof" quality can be sold at a price of more than 26 thousand rubles, but average price sales - 14 thousand.
• "Remakes" are estimated at 800-1000 rubles.

In special catalogs you can find information about rare varieties of the “20 Years of Victory” ruble, the cost of which can be tens of times higher than that indicated above. Also, some types of coin defects are highly valued by numismatists.

1 ruble 1965 "20 years of Victory over Nazi Germany", cost for various conditions:

Note:
F - significant wear, but all parts are visible
VF - slight wear, no dirt or significant deposits
XF - almost without traces of handling, clear relief
aUNC - perfect coin with traces of bagging
UNC - improved common die coinage
Proof - mirror field, matte relief

Description of the coin 1 ruble 1965 "20 years of Victory over Nazi Germany":

On the obverse of the coin in the upper part of the disk there is the coat of arms of the USSR with fifteen turns of ribbon, below it there is a horizontal line with a thickening in the middle. On the sides there is the inscription “USSR”, divided into two parts. Below the line there is an inscription in two lines - “ONE RUBLE” (the word “RUBLE” is adjacent to the edge of the coin), along the circumference there is a rim of convex dots.

On the reverse of the coin in the center of the disk there is a relief image of the monument Soviet soldier with a rescued German girl in his arms (the monument is located in Treptower Park in Berlin). To the left of the soldier are the letters “XX”, to the right is the word “LET” (meaning “20 years of Victory”), at the top along the circumference of the edge is the inscription “VICTORY OVER FASCIST GERMANY”.

On the obverse and reverse of the coin there is a protruding edge around the circumference.

Artists: N.A. Sokolov (obverse) and A.V. Kozlov (reverse).
Sculptor: A.V. Kozlov.

Release date: April 28, 1965
Total circulation: 60 million pieces, including 11.25 thousand UNC quality. There is a remake from 1988, minted on LMD, circulation - 55 thousand (differs in proof quality and the date on the edge - “1988”).

The monument "Warrior-Liberator" was created in 1949 by Soviet sculptor E.V. Vuchetich in memory of the victory over fascism. The sculpture depicts a Soviet soldier holding a German girl he saved in one hand and a huge sword in the other. It is considered one of the symbols of Victory. The monument is located in Treptower Park in Berlin, part of the memorial complex.

Varieties:

Normal version

Issue for circulation, characterized by poor attention to detail. Coins without signs of wear are allowed to have barely noticeable scratches and nicks caused by storage in bags.
There are two known variants of edges: with wide and narrow spaces between letters. An edge with wide gaps is considered rarer.

Circulation - 59,988,750 pieces.

Rarity level: 1.

UNC Collector's Edition

An issue of improved quality for collectors, characterized by a complete absence of defects regarding the bag storage of coins. Placed in a special paper envelope the size of the coin.
Coins of this quality of mintage that show signs of wear are considered by collectors to be equal to a regular issue.

Circulation - 11,250 pieces.

Rarity level: 2-3.

No. 3 Type: A.R.G

Collectible proof-like design

No. 3 Type: A.R.G

A special edition for collectors, it features a mirror surface with matte relief. In catalogs they may be listed as proof (proof) or proof-like (proof-like); the name “old-timer” is common among collectors. Most likely made for the 1980 Olympics, circulation unknown. Sold as sets of five commemorative coins from 1965-1977 (all proof-like qualities) in plastic box, or separately in cellophane sealing.
It differs from the 1988 remake in the date on the edge and thickness.
There are several types of stamps with slight differences in small details, as well as two options for edges, differing in the width of the spaces between the letters.

Rarity level: 4-5.

Remake 1988

Additional issue from 1988 in proof-like technique (mirror field, matte relief) for collectors. They were not released into circulation; they were sold in hermetically sealed cellophane seals along with remakes of coins of 1975 and 1985, dedicated to the 30th and 40th anniversary of the Victory, respectively.
On the edge is the date "1988".
The coin has the parameters of the 1988 anniversary ruble: thickness 2.3 mm, which is 0.4 mm more than that of the “old man”. The weight is correspondingly different - 12.8 g instead of 9.85.
There are several types of stamps with minor differences in details.

Circulation - 55,000 pieces.

Rarity level: 2-3.

Information about other 1 ruble coins:

1. 50 years of Soviet power 1 ruble 1967
2. One hundred years since the birth of V.I. Lenin 1 ruble 1970
3. 30 years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. 1 ruble 1975
4. 60 years of Soviet power (1917-1977) 1 ruble
5. Olympics-80. Emblem 1 ruble 1977
6. Olympics-80. Kremlin 1 ruble 1978
7. Olympics-80. MSU 1 ruble 1979
8. Olympics-80. Space 1 ruble 1979
9. Olympics-80. Yuri Dolgoruky (Mossovet) 1 ruble 1980
10. Olympics-80. Torch 1 ruble 1980
11. 20 years of the first manned space flight, Yu.A. Gagarin 1 ruble 1981
12. Soviet-Bulgarian friendship forever 1 ruble 1981
13. 60th anniversary of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 1 ruble 1982
14. Karl Marx, 165th birthday 1 ruble 1983
15. V.V. Tereshkova, 20th anniversary of space flight (16-19.VI.1983) 1 ruble
16. Russian pioneer Ivan Fedorov 1 ruble 1983
17. A.S. Popov, 125th birthday 1 ruble 1984
18. D.I. Mendeleev, 150th anniversary of his birth 1 ruble 1984
19. A. S. Pushkin, 185th birthday 1 ruble 1984
20. V.I. Lenin, 115th anniversary of his birth 1 ruble 1985
21. 40 years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941 - 1945. 1 ruble 1985
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Medals issued in Soviet times for various anniversaries of victory in the Great Patriotic War today often become collectibles. One of them is the award "20 years of victory". At the same time, the average cost of such a medal is quite low and amounts to from 50 to 300 rubles. The information in this article is for informational purposes only.

Description of the award

The medal in honor of the twentieth anniversary of the victory was issued in huge quantities in 15 million copies. It was awarded to all participants in hostilities directed against the fascist army, as well as to people who served in the Far East and Manchuria, both in the ground forces and in the navy.

The material for making the award was brass, its diameter is 3.2 centimeters. Appearance was developed by two artists - V.A. Ermakov and Yu.A. Lukyanov. On the front side there is an image of a monument to a Soviet soldier holding a German girl in his arms. Laurel wreaths are depicted underneath, and the composition is completed by the minted dates 1945 - 1965. On the reverse side are the Roman numeral XX and diverging rays with a Red Army star in the background. Along the circumference there is also the inscription “Twenty years of victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945.”

It is important to note that this medal was the first among the awards presented in honor of the anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. Subsequently, similar memorial signs were awarded every ten years.

What does the price depend on?

Since by 1965 most war veterans were still alive, a lot of medals were issued. In this regard, they did not become collector's rarities: they were easy to find and buy as in Soviet period, so it is today.

Most often, the cost of the “20 Years of Victory” award depends on the degree of preservation of the goods and the place of purchase.

Thus, the cheapest medal will be one purchased at an online auction; samples sold in specialized stores are much more expensive. The region of sale is also important. In the capital's antique shops, prices are much higher than in smaller cities.

The degree of preservation is also important for collectors. Usually medals in perfect condition and with a block included cost a little more. If you need to find economical option, you can purchase an award with minor defects, for example, some traces of corrosion, because brass is quite easy to clean.

Medal cost

The price of any award primarily depends on the edition in which it was originally issued. Since there are a lot of “20 Years of Victory” medals minted, the price for them starts at a very low level (less than 100 rubles).

True, you will have to look for such offers. If you don’t have time for this, then you can purchase the reward a little more expensive, because most sellers are ready to give it up for 100-200 rubles. The most expensive options do not exceed three hundred rubles, which is also quite affordable price for a collection sample.

Where can I buy

Since this award is not rare, it can be purchased at different places. It is available on most online platforms (specialized sites, online auctions, online bulletin boards, etc.). The advantage of buying online is the ability to compare prices, and they are often significantly lower than those offered by real sellers. So, there are advertisements where they are ready to give up the “20 Years of Victory” medal for a symbolic amount of 50 rubles.

If virtual sellers are not trustworthy, you can look for a reward in collectors' stores or markets, where there will always be people selling badges, medals, etc. True, prices here may be slightly higher and usually start from 120-150 rubles. The maximum cost is also noted in specialized stores and is about 300 rubles.

It is worth remembering that anniversary medals are not among the state awards, so they can be purchased without any fear, since neither the seller nor the buyer violates any laws.