Obverse: the obverse of the coin depicts an equestrian rider on a horse jumping over an obstacle. Above is the logo of the Moscow Olympic Games along with a stadium fragment, while around the edge is the inscription “Games of the XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980”. At the bottom appears the year “1978”.
Reverse: the reverse features the coat of arms of the USSR – a hammer and sickle over a globe, surrounded by wheat sheaves and topped with a five-pointed star. At the bottom is the denomination “5 rubles”, while the letters “CCCP” appear on the sides.
About the coin: this silver 5 rubles coin was issued in preparation for the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. The coin is dedicated to equestrian jumping, one of the most popular disciplines of Olympic equestrian sports. The coin was minted by the Leningrad Mint and belongs to the famous USSR Olympic silver coin series.
