100 Roubles (Olympic Torch) 1980 front 100 Roubles (Olympic Torch) 1980 back
100 Roubles (Olympic Torch) 1980 photo
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100 Roubles Olympic Torch

1980 year
Gold (.900) 17.45 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Soviet Union (Russia)
Period
Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
100 Roubles (100&nbspSUR)
Currency
Rouble (1961-1991)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
17.45 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1991
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#49439
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Olympic torch inside a stadium. Skyline of Moscow in background, with 1980 Olympic logo, mintmark and date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ · МОСКВА · 1980
1980 ММД

Translation:
Games of the XXII Olympiad Moscow · 1980
MMD

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The 1980 Soviet Union (Russia) 100 Roubles Olympic Torch non-circulating coin, made of .900 gold and weighing 17.45g, is interesting because it was issued to commemorate the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, which was the first time the Soviet Union hosted the Olympics. The coin's design features the Olympic torch and the Olympic rings, symbolizing the unity and spirit of the Olympic Games.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980 ММД 27820 - - - - - -

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