Series One (Geographic)
The dimensions are the same for all the Series One Five Roubles coins.
- Dimensions
| Diameter | Weight | Thickness | Composition | Mint Mark | Struck by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 mm | 16.67 grams | 2.4 mm | .900 silver and .100 copper | Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark | Leningrad/Moscow Mint |
- Specifications
| Denomination | Reverse Design | Artist | Obverse Design | Artist | Edge | Date of Issue | Finish | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Roubles | A view of Tallinn, sailboats in the foreground, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. | V.A. Ermakov | The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” | L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers | Milled | 1977 | Proof and Uncirculated | PR 122,167, UNC 251,562 | Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
| 5 Roubles | A view of Kiev, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. | Yu. A. Lukjanov | The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” | L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers | Milled | 1977 | Proof and Uncirculated | PR 121,137, UNC 250,037 | Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
| 5 Roubles | A view of Minsk, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. | Yu. A. Lukjanov | The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” | L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers | Milled | 1977 | Proof and Uncirculated | PR 121,137, UNC 250,040 | Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
| 5 Roubles | A view of Leningrad, the Olympic emblem and the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. | V.V. Nikitin | The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” | L.S. Kamshilov and P.K. Potapov, modelers | Milled | 1977 | Proof and Uncirculated | PR 121,417, UNC 250,411 | Proof: $20 US, Unc: $15 US |
The dimensions are the same for all the Series One Ten Roubles coins.
- Dimensions
| Diameter | Weight | Thickness | Composition | Mint Mark | Struck by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 mm | 33.3 grams | 3.3 mm | .900 silver and .100 copper | Leningrad/Moscow Mint’s Mintmark | Leningrad/Moscow Mint |
- Specifications
| Denomination | Reverse Design | Artist | Obverse Design | Artist | Edge | Date of Issue | Finish | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Roubles | The Moscow Olympic emblem, superimposed on the map of the USSR, and the legend, “The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. | V.A. Ermakov | The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” | S.M. Ivanov | Milled | 1977 | Proof and Uncirculated | PR 121,137, UNC 250,040 | Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
| 10 Roubles | The Kremlin, and Red Square, the Olympic emblem and the legend,“The XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980” and the year 1977. | V.A. Ermakov | The USSR’s emblem, the Red Star surrounding the globe, 15 turns of ribbon representing the 15 republics of the Union, the legend, in Cyrillic script, meaning: “U.S.S.R. 5 Roubles” | S.M. Ivanov | Milled | 1977 | Proof and Uncirculated | PR 121,423, UNC 250,414 | Proof: $35 US, Unc: $30 US |
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