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 reindeer-drawn sleds with drivers racing across a snowy track. At the bottom appears the emblem of the Moscow Olympic Games together with a decorative folk ornament. Around the edge is the inscription “ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ МОСКВА 1980”.
About the coin: this 10 rubles silver coin was issued to commemorate the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. The coin’s design reflects northern winter transportation and sporting traditions associated with reindeer sledding. The coin belongs to the famous USSR Olympic commemorative coin series and is appreciated by collectors for its unique winter-themed design.
