Obverse: the obverse of the coin depicts the coat of arms of the USSR with the hammer and sickle over a globe surrounded by wheat sheaves. The denomination “10 РУБЛЕЙ” appears below.
Reverse: the reverse features a cyclist racing on a sports bicycle. In the background are a cycling track and the emblem of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Around the coin appears the inscription “ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ МОСКВА”, while the year 1978 is shown below.
About the coin: this 10 rubles silver coin belongs to the USSR Olympic commemorative coin series dedicated to the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Cycling was one of the most important Olympic disciplines in the Soviet Union, making it a significant theme within the series. The coin is appreciated for its modern athletic design and historical Olympic context.
