Russia: 5 Roubles 1978 Moscow XXII Olympics

Russia: 5 roubles 1978 Moscow XXII Olympic Games This coin commemorating the Moscow XXII Olympic Games is a precious memento of one of the most significant sporting events of the 20th century. The 1980 Olympic Games, held in Moscow, were particularly significant in the context of the Cold War, as it was the first Olympic Games in the Eastern Bloc since World War II.

The coin was struck in pure Ag.900 bullion,weighing 16.67 grams.

The obverse shows the coat of arms of the USSR and the denomination.

Rewers shows an image of a stylised silhouette of an athlete - a swimmer. On the reverse there is also an inscription in Russian" XXII ОЛИМПИАДА МОСКВА 1980".