Spitzbergen 1 Kopek 1979

The Spitzbergen 1 Kopeck note, issued in 1979, is a local currency used in the shops of the Arktikugol mining company. Measuring 84 x 49 mm, this note is rectangular and belongs to the ruble currency, reflecting the economic history of the region. The note is considered rare among collectors, with a rarity index of 90 on Numista. Its design and use are linked to the context of commerce in mining communities on the island.