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 the architectural ensemble of the Moscow Kremlin with its towers and historic buildings. Above appears the emblem of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games together with the inscription “ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ МОСКВА”. The year 1977 is shown below.
About the coin: this 10 rubles silver coin was one of the first issues dedicated to the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. The depiction of the Kremlin symbolizes the capital of the Soviet Union and the main host city of the Olympic Games. The coin belongs to the famous USSR Olympic commemorative coin series and is appreciated by collectors for its detailed architectural design.
