Original 1965 Soviet Union 1 Ruble commemorative coin issued for the 20th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War (WWII). This is the first commemorative ruble released by the USSR and features the famous "Soviet War Memorial" statue from Treptower Park, Berlin.

Specifications:

• Country: USSR (CCCP)
• Denomination: 1 Ruble
• Year: 1965
• Theme: XX ЛЕТ ПОБЕДА НАД ФАШИСТСКОЙ ГЕРМАНИЕЙ – 20 Years of Victory Over Nazi Germany
• Material: Copper-Nickel-Zinc alloy
• Diameter: 31mm
• Weight: 12.8g
• Edge: Reeded
• Mintage: 60,000,000 pieces
• Mint: Leningrad Mint

Obverse: State Emblem of the USSR at center. "СССР" split left and right of emblem. Denomination "ОДИН РУБЛЬ" below.
Reverse: The "Warrior-Liberator" statue holding a child and sword, standing on a broken swastika. Legend around rim: "ПОБЕДА НАД ФАШИСТСКОЙ ГЕРМАНИЕЙ". "ХХ ЛЕТ" split left and right of statue.

Condition:
Based on the photos provided, this coin is in circulated condition. Both sides show surface hairlines, contact marks, and light wear consistent with handling. The obverse has scattered scratches across the fields and on the lettering, with minor rim contact marks. The reverse shows wear on the high points of the statue and some fine scratches in the fields. All major details including the emblem, lettering, statue, and swastika remain clear and well defined. No heavy damage, cleaning, or corrosion visible. Grade estimate: F (Fine) to VF (Very Fine). Please review photos for exact condition. Sold as pictured.

A historic piece and cornerstone for any Soviet coin collection or WWII memorabilia collector.