1981 USSR 1 Ruble Coin - 20 Years First Manned Space Flight Yuri Gagarin CCCP

Original 1981 Soviet Union 1 Ruble commemorative coin celebrating the 20th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's historic 1961 spaceflight as the first human in space.

Specifications:

Country: USSR (CCCP)
Denomination: 1 Ruble
Year: 1981
Theme: 20 ЛЕТ ПЕРВОГО ПОЛЕТА ЧЕЛОВЕКА В КОСМОС – 20 Years of the First Manned Space Flight
Material: Copper-Nickel alloy
Diameter: 31mm
Weight: 12.8g
Edge: Reeded with inscription
Mintage: 4,000,000 pieces
Mint: Leningrad Mint
Obverse: State Emblem of the USSR. "СССР" split left and right of emblem. Denomination "1 РУБЛЬ" below.
Reverse: Portrait of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in spacesuit helmet. Hammer and sickle with dates "1961" and "1981" above. Rocket and space station imagery in background. Circular legend: "20 ЛЕТ ПЕРВОГО ПОЛЕТА ЧЕЛОВЕКА В КОСМОС". Name "Ю.А.ГАГАРИН" below portrait.

Condition:
Based on the photos provided, this coin is in circulated condition with strong details. Obverse shows light surface hairlines and minor contact marks in the fields. Luster still visible around the emblem and lettering. Some small rim nicks visible at 7-8 o'clock. Reverse has light wear on Gagarin's high points and scattered fine scratches in the fields. No major damage, deep gouges, or cleaning. All design elements including stars, lettering, and portrait details remain clear. Grade estimate: XF (Extremely Fine) to AU (About Uncirculated). Please review photos for exact condition. Sold as pictured.

A key Soviet space program collectible and perfect for space race, Gagarin, or USSR numismatics collectors.