5 Roubles 1980 Moscow Olympics Silver Proof Coin Minsk Минск Ussr Cccp

Features Silver Crowns of the 1980 Moscow Olympics Between 1977 and 1980 Russia (the USSR) issued a set of silver 10 rouble and 5 rouble silver coins to commemorate the XXII Olympiad in Moscow which took place in 1980. The complete set consists of 14 of each denomination. Each of the 10 rouble coins contain almost one ounce of silver, while the 5 rouble coins contain almost half an ounce each.

Issued by the Soviet Union to commemorate the 1980 summer Olympics held in Moscow. Each 5 Rouble coin contains .4824 oz of Silver and is in Uncirculated or Proof condition. Coin Highlights:

• Contains .4824 oz actual Silver weight.
• Each coin will be in the original plastic capsule
• Obverse: Displays the Soviet National Arms and the value.
• Reverse: Features different Olympic events surrounded by the motto, with the date below.
• Struck at the Moscow or Leningrad Mint.

Commemorative issue

1980 Summer Olympics, Moscow

Obverse

National coat of arms (hammer and sickle) in front of the globe underneath the sovjet star and above the rising sun surrounded by barley ears bond with ribbons.

Lettering: СССР 5 РУБЛЕЙ

Translation: USSR 5 Rubles

Reverse

Scene of Minsk.

Lettering: ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ · МОСКВА · 1980 МИНСК ЛМД 1977

Translation: Games of the XXII Olympiad in Moscow · 1980 Minsk LMD

Edge

Milled

	Features Country Soviet Union (USSR) Type Non circulating coin Year 1977 Value 5 Rubles (5 SUR) Metal Silver (.900) Weight 16.67 g Diameter 33 mm Thickness 2.4 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized 1991 References Y# 147, Schön# 97

Mintage:  1977 ЛМД 121,137  Leningrad Mint; Proof

• Condition: Coin is a proof coin in its original plastic case. Coin depicted in the photographs is the same coin you are bidding on. I do not use stock or enhanced photographs.
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Denomination: 5 Roubles
• Country of Manufacture: USSR
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation

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