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 weightlifter holding a raised kettlebell above his head. Decorative ornaments and the emblem of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games appear in the background. Around the coin is the inscription “ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ МОСКВА”, while the year 1979 is shown below.
About the coin: this 10 rubles silver coin was issued in preparation for the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Weightlifting was one of the most prestigious sports in the USSR, where Soviet athletes frequently dominated world championships and Olympic competitions. The coin stands out for its powerful design symbolizing strength and victory.
