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During the reign of Elena Glinsky, a regent for underage son Ivan IV, was carried out important monetary reform.As a result of this reform have been withdrawn from circulation all shoddy and cut coins and coins of the old coinage.On the whole territory of Russia had the right walking only new silver coins, which were made into state mint.Across the country have been introduced: kopek, money, amounting to half a penny, mite - a quarter of a penny.
By the way, "kopecks" got its name from th...
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