Vinyard Coin Collection: 5 Ruble Soviet Commemorative Coins, 1977

Scope and content:

2 - 5 Ruble Soviet coins. Part of a set produced to commemorate the 22nd Olympiad in Moscow in 1980. They were minted in 1977 in anticipation of the games, and are 90% Silver. The reverses of the two coins are identical, with the symbol and name of the USSR, as well as the face value of 5 Rubles. The faces are very different, however. The first of the two coins, which can be identified by the tall obelisk to the left, has an image of Kiev, Ukraine on it, including several of the city's landmarks, as well as its name in Cyrillic. The second coin offers an image of the city of Minsk. Both coins are in very good condition. These coins were donated to the College by Chris Vinyard as a part of his coin collection. Images are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765568921/, https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766117588/, and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766117764/. Located in T&E S6, SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A26-A27

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College of William and Mary
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College of William and Mary
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