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 two rowers competing in a canoe race. Above the athletes appears the emblem of the Moscow Olympic Games together with a stadium architectural design. Around the edge is the inscription “ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ МОСКВА 1980”.
About the coin: this 10 rubles silver coin was issued in preparation for the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Rowing is one of the oldest Olympic sports, requiring strength, endurance and teamwork. The coin belongs to the famous USSR Olympic commemorative coin series and is highly appreciated by sports-themed coin collectors.