gxseries Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Loyal Citizen, don't get me wrong. I own the silver Olympic set and have never seen anything better, maybe to be exceeded by the ballerina packaging. Hard to believe that it was made 30 years ago and it makes modern packaging looks outdated. It's still a good buy even at over 500 dollars. The Olympic coin sets are just masterpieces and if you check the certificate, you can see that there's security watermark and even the certicate number printed in red ink has UV protection! It's clear that whoever did the designing gave their best but unfortunately got burned out really bad for poor sales - everything worked against them but what you have is perhaps one of the world's best finest packaging ever made. I'm sure that after this when the whole idea of packaging got pretty much thrown out of the window seen as too expensive. Of course, some will say that packaging is just a waste of space but to me, to be able to showcase the coins in a neat way counts as well. Do you think the coins would look nicer in 2x2 holders or in slabs? To me, it's pointless to keep all my coins in 2x2 holders, tuck away in a dark corner and only see them from time to time. Personally, I like them as they were meant to be. The way how I look at it is that Leningrad and Moscow mints kept on producing regular coinage in mint sets until 1992 but this tradition pretty much disappeared. I think there were some mint sets that appeared in 1997 and then in 2003 and 2006 (?) and so forth but it's not done on a yearly basis. I reckon its a shame. Who knows, maybe the marketing people in the mints know more than I do and figured they wouldn't sell well. I would certainly be interested if the current circulating coins are struck in proof condition. Couple of random images: Trust me, hunting those down was pretty tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Citizen Posted November 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Loyal Citizen, don't get me wrong. I own the silver Olympic set and have never seen anything better, maybe to be exceeded by the ballerina packaging. Hard to believe that it was made 30 years ago and it makes modern packaging looks outdated. It's still a good buy even at over 500 dollars. The Olympic coin sets are just masterpieces and if you check the certificate, you can see that there's security watermark and even the certicate number printed in red ink has UV protection! It's clear that whoever did the designing gave their best but unfortunately got burned out really bad for poor sales - everything worked against them but what you have is perhaps one of the world's best finest packaging ever made. I'm sure that after this when the whole idea of packaging got pretty much thrown out of the window seen as too expensive. Of course, some will say that packaging is just a waste of space but to me, to be able to showcase the coins in a neat way counts as well. Do you think the coins would look nicer in 2x2 holders or in slabs? To me, it's pointless to keep all my coins in 2x2 holders, tuck away in a dark corner and only see them from time to time. Personally, I like them as they were meant to be. The way how I look at it is that Leningrad and Moscow mints kept on producing regular coinage in mint sets until 1992 but this tradition pretty much disappeared. I think there were some mint sets that appeared in 1997 and then in 2003 and 2006 (?) and so forth but it's not done on a yearly basis. I reckon its a shame. Who knows, maybe the marketing people in the mints know more than I do and figured they wouldn't sell well. I would certainly be interested if the current circulating coins are struck in proof condition. Couple of random images: Trust me, hunting those down was pretty tough. I agree with you that the packaging for these sets is very attractive. However, I have my own theory of why this practice has practically dissappeared from Russian numismatics - THERE HAS BEEN NO SUCH A FAVOURABLE EVENT IN RUSSIA like Moscow Olympics since then ! In 1980, the USSR was put on the world stage. Every time the USSR were in that position, one can find very dramatic change in the routine. Just recall 1960s. When the era of space exploration started, the USSR issued a set of beautiful gold medals dedicated to the first people in space. I have not seen anything like that since then. Lets wait and see what Sochi brings us. I am almost 100% sure that we will see a flood of various beautiful sets and boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saor Alba Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Speaking of the space gold medals, I would really like one of Valentina Tereshkova and Yuri Gagarin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW Julian Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 The official exchange rate of $ 1. = 90 kop. was set till 1971. In the 80's it fluctuated around $1. = 60 kop. http://www.cbr.ru/currency_base/OldVal.aspx In June 1973 the official rate in the USSR for tourists was $1.40 = 1 Rouble or $1 = 71 kopecks. RWJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saor Alba Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Then in 1990-1 it started it's precipitous spiral downward. Which was then a good thing if you had dollars to exchange into rubles and buy what little there was in stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexbq2 Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Then in 1990-1 it started it's precipitous spiral downward. Which was then a good thing if you had dollars to exchange into rubles and buy what little there was in stores. Good time to buy coins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saor Alba Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Good time to buy coins! Which I did, and brought out with not problems either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Citizen Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Speaking of the space gold medals, I would really like one of Valentina Tereshkova and Yuri Gagarin. Does anyone have the mintage numbers for those gold USSR medals? I believe (correct me if I am wrong) they were issued in two sizes. Also, there is a series of gold medals issued at approximately same time in Italy. Any idea on their mintage ? Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorS Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Does anyone have the mintage numbers for those gold USSR medals? I believe (correct me if I am wrong) they were issued in two sizes. Also, there is a series of gold medals issued at approximately same time in Italy. Any idea on their mintage ? Thanks a lot. I think it was 1000 pieces for the USSR medals. I will double check tonight. And yes, they came in two sizes/weights - 10 and 16 gr. The Italian medals were a private issue, ordered (and possibly designed) by some numismatic society in Italy. It had images of astronauts from all over. I do not know the mintage, but has to be lower than for USSR medals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Citizen Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I think it was 1000 pieces for the USSR medals. I will double check tonight. And yes, they came in two sizes/weights - 10 and 16 gr. The Italian medals were a private issue, ordered (and possibly designed) by some numismatic society in Italy. It had images of astronauts from all over. I do not know the mintage, but has to be lower than for USSR medals. thanks. will wait for the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorS Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 thanks. will wait for the numbers. About 3500 for each cosmonaut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saor Alba Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I think it was 1000 pieces for the USSR medals. I will double check tonight. And yes, they came in two sizes/weights - 10 and 16 gr. The Italian medals were a private issue, ordered (and possibly designed) by some numismatic society in Italy. It had images of astronauts from all over. I do not know the mintage, but has to be lower than for USSR medals. My one gold medal is 17 grammes in weight of .900 fine gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Citizen Posted December 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 About 3500 for each cosmonaut. Thank you. I've never had interest in them but happened to have three by now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorS Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Thank you. I've never had interest in them but happened to have three by now... That's how collections start. A few more and you will have a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Citizen Posted December 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 That's how collections start. A few more and you will have a set. No, thanks. I have enough "collections" already. In addition, they are all of different sizes: one Italian, one small Russian and another larger Russian...We are talking about threee lines here..Nope, not a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RARENUM Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Does anyone have the mintage numbers for those gold USSR medals? I believe (correct me if I am wrong) they were issued in two sizes. Also, there is a series of gold medals issued at approximately same time in Italy. Any idea on their mintage ? Thanks a lot. Mintage Tereshkova struck in 1964 for 10 gr.-3516 pieces and 17 gr.-1122 pieces before in 1963 struck "Proba" /pattern / 70 gr. 950 fine gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Citizen Posted December 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Mintage Tereshkova struck in 1964 for 10 gr.-3516 pieces and 17 gr.-1122 pieces before in 1963 struck "Proba" /pattern / 70 gr. 950 fine gold. Thank you. Should we assume that the Gagarin medals had same mintages in 1964 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RARENUM Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Thank you. Should we assume that the Gagarin medals had same mintages in 1964 ? You Welcome . Gagarin struck in 1964 for 10 gr.-3516 pieces and 17 gr.-936 pieces Rarenum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Citizen Posted December 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 You Welcome . Gagarin struck in 1964 for 10 gr.-3516 pieces and 17 gr.-936 pieces Rarenum. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RARENUM Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 That's how collections start. A few more and you will have a set. Better start collection from 1919 or 1920 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorS Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Better start collection from 1919 or 1920 Too late for that. The prices are in sane... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one-kuna Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Russia being awarded the 2018 World cup soccer - major event for minting memorable coinage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Citizen Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Russia won the 2018 World cup succer - major event for minting memorable coinage No, Russia did not win the World Cup ... yet. It will just host it in 2018. We will see lots of commemorative sets for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Loyal Citizen Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Russia being awarded the 2018 World cup soccer - major event for minting memorable coinage Now, after correction, it sounds more like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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