Obverse: the obverse of the coin depicts a gymnast performing a complex routine on the balance beam. In the background appears a fragment of a sports arena together with the logo of the Moscow Olympic Games. Around the edge is the inscription “Games of the XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980”, while the year “1980” is shown at the bottom.
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 to commemorate the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. The coin is dedicated to artistic gymnastics, one of the most elegant and technically demanding Olympic disciplines, requiring strength, flexibility, and precise balance. The coin was minted by the Leningrad Mint and belongs to the famous USSR Olympic commemorative silver coin series.
