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Among the 1 ruble coins of 2007 issued for mass circulation, there is a special variety that is valued by numismatists far above its face value. These coins were minted at the Moscow and Saint Petersburg Mints.
| Specification | Value |
| Material | Copper-nickel alloy (cupronickel) |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
Among the 1 ruble coins of 2007 issued for mass circulation, there is a special variety that is valued by numismatists far above its face value. These coins were minted at the Moscow and Saint Petersburg Mints.
The coin is a white-colored disc with a raised rim on both sides. The obverse features the emblem of the Bank of Russia in the center—a double-headed eagle with its wings down. Below it, in a semicircle, is the inscription 'БАНК РОССИИ' (BANK OF RUSSIA), and the mint mark is located under the eagle's paw. The denomination 'ОДИН РУБЛЬ' (ONE RUBLE) is indicated at the top, and the year of mintage '2007' is at the bottom.
On the reverse of the coin, closer to the left edge, is the numeral '1' with the word 'РУБЛЬ' (RUBLE) underneath. A stylized floral ornament is placed on the right and lower parts of the disc. The coin's edge is reeded with 110 ridges.
Coins minted at the Saint Petersburg Mint (SPMD) have no varieties in their obverse design. However, there are two known reverse varieties, which are included in many numismatic catalogs.
The main differences between these two varieties lie in the details of the floral ornament:
Both of these varieties are found with equal frequency and are not considered rare. Consequently, they are not in high demand among collectors, and their value generally does not exceed face value. An exception may be made for specimens in perfect condition with a brilliant mint luster.
For coins from the Moscow Mint (MMD), no obverse varieties have been identified either, but there are three reverse varieties with distinct differences.
Here are the key features for their identification:
In 2007, the reverse dies were replaced at the Moscow Mint. Coins with the new dies, 3.11 and 3.12, were released into mass circulation. These varieties are the most common, are not in demand, and their value does not exceed face value.
However, coins with the earlier die 1.12 were minted in small quantities, presumably at the very beginning of production. Due to the early change of dies, these coins are found in circulation much less frequently.
It is precisely because of this limited mintage that this variety of the 2007 ruble is in demand among collectors. The numismatic value of such a specimen can reach 300 rubles, but only if the coin is in exceptional condition.
