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 “5 РУБЛЕЙ” is shown below.
Reverse: the reverse features an athlete performing a high jump over the bar inside an Olympic stadium. In the background are the stadium and the Moscow State University building. On the left side appears the emblem of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games with the Olympic rings. Around the coin is the inscription “ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ”, while below are “МОСКВА 1980” and the year 1978.
About the coin: this 5 rubles silver coin was issued in preparation for the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. The coin is dedicated to the athletics discipline of high jump. This Olympic coin series became famous for its highly detailed sports depictions and was one of the most popular Soviet commemorative coin collections.
