From my collection comes this vintage Soviet DML-120 lithium button cell, made in 1983, in the USSR.
It is still in its plastic thing and with a small accompanying leaflet. Though I am sure it was used.
ДМЛ-120 (DML-120) button cell, manufactured in 07.83, lithium.
This thing was used to power small calculators like Electronika MK-51 (I had one) and maybe some electronic watches.
It's 23 mm in diameter and is very likely an equivalent of the present-day CR2325.
No sign of leakage anywhere after 30+ years and not much corrosion.
Leaflet.
It's price was RUB 6 back in the day. A lot of money, about US$11 at the official exchange rate. You could buy school lunches for a month with less money, eat 6-7 times at a workers' canteen, or have a nice dinner for two at a prestigious restaurant with entertainment.
Yes, this host of TV programme on Raketa Factory mentions it was nearly impossible to find button cells in USSR, especially in the provinces.
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You are right! They weren't exactly plentiful... and were pretty expensive too. Though it didn't stop people from buying calculators or electronic watches that were using them.
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