1977 Soviet Union 5 Rubles – Moscow 1980 Olympics Kiev – Silver Proof
This 1977 Soviet Union 5 Rubles silver proof commemorative was issued as part of the USSR's extensive coin program celebrating the 1980 Summer Olympic Games in Moscow. Part of the series highlighting cities and sporting venues associated with the Games, this issue honors Kiev (Kyiv), Ukraine, with an intricate architectural panorama of the historic city.
The obverse features the state emblem of the Soviet Union, surrounded by the Cyrillic abbreviation “СССР” (USSR), with the denomination 5 РУБЛЕЙ (5 Rubles) below.
The reverse presents a detailed panorama of Kiev, incorporating several prominent city landmarks beneath the official Moscow 1980 Olympic emblem. The surrounding Cyrillic inscription “ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ • МОСКВА • 1980” translates to “Games of the XXII Olympiad • Moscow • 1980.” The city name КИЕВ (Kiev) appears beneath the architectural design, with the issue date 1977 at the bottom.
Struck by the Leningrad Mint (ЛМД) in .900 fine silver, the coin weighs 16.67 grams and contains 15 grams (0.4824 troy oz.) of pure silver. The Proof issue had a mintage of only 121,137 coins and features reflective fields contrasted against frosted design elements.
Specifications:
Country: Soviet Union (USSR)
Year: 1977
Denomination: 5 Rubles
Series: Moscow 1980 Olympic Games
Subcategory: Olympic & Sports Commemoratives
Theme: Kiev (Kyiv) – Cities & Olympic Venues
Composition: .900 Silver
Weight: 16.67 grams
Actual Silver Weight: 15 grams / 0.4824 troy oz.
Diameter: 33 mm
Thickness: 2.4 mm
Edge: Reeded
Finish: Proof
Mint: Leningrad Mint (ЛМД)
Proof Mintage: 121,137
Condition: Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition of the coin offered.
An attractive Soviet silver commemorative combining Olympic history, architectural imagery, and substantial silver content. An excellent addition to a collection of Soviet coinage, Olympic commemoratives, world silver coins, or sports-related numismatics. Please reach out with any questions!
