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” is shown below.
Reverse: the reverse features an athlete performing a pole vault in front of a stadium. The emblem of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games and the inscription “ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ МОСКВА 1980” are also displayed.
About the coin: this 10 rubles silver coin was issued in preparation for the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. The coin commemorates athletics, one of the core Olympic sports. The pole vault scene symbolizes athletic skill, endurance, and the pursuit of surpassing limits. The coin belongs to the popular USSR Olympic commemorative coin series.
