USSR 1 Ruble 1990 “Pyotr Tchaikovsky – 150th Anniversary of Birth” – Proof in Original Gosbank Holder

Description (short narrative)

Commemorative 1‑rouble coin of the Soviet Union issued in 1990 for the 150th anniversary of composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s birth. Struck in copper‑nickel with mirrored fields and frosted devices, this example remains in the original State Bank of the USSR plastic holder with red insert and gold lettering, making it an attractive Cold War–era music and numismatic collectible.

Key details

• Country / Issuer: USSR (Soviet Union) – State Bank of the USSR

• Year of issue: 1990

• Face value: 1 Ruble

• Series / Theme: 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

• Metal: Copper‑nickel (non‑precious)

• Weight: approx. 12.8 g

• Diameter: 31 mm

• Edge: Lettered edge with Cyrillic inscription

• Finish: Proof / prooflike in original sealed plastic (uncirculated)

• Mint: Moscow Mint

Design

• Obverse: National coat of arms of the Soviet Union with hammer‑and‑sickle and globe, star above, and wreath of wheat; inscription “СССР” and denomination “1 РУБЛЬ 1990” below.

• Reverse: Seated figure of Pyotr Tchaikovsky conducting, with musical score, instruments, and his facsimile signature; inscriptions in Cyrillic naming him and noting the 1840–1893 dates for his life and the 150th anniversary.

Packaging / condition

• Original packaging: Clear hard plastic State Bank of the USSR holder with red textured insert and gold Cyrillic inscriptions including “ПАМЯТНАЯ МОНЕТА” (“commemorative coin”).

• Condition: Coin shows bright mirrored fields and strong detail; holder exhibits typical contact marks, corner rub, and scratches from storage but remains intact and fully legible.