This year there were no events on the territory of the USSR that could interest numismatists. The only exceptions are commemorative coins dedicated to the 1980 Moscow Olympiad.
Minted coins of all denominations - both penny, and face value of 1 ruble. At the present stage, this money is not valuable.
In 1979, the following coins were minted:
- 1 ruble with the Olympic symbolism and the emblem of Moscow State University, from nickel silver, weighing 12.8 grams, 3.1 centimeters wide, batch - 5 million pieces, 334500 pieces “proof” class;
- 1 ruble with the symbols of the Olympics and the monument "Conquerors of Space", copper / nickel, weight 12.8 g., Width 3.1 cm., Batch - 5 million., 334500 pieces. “proof” quality;
- 5 rubles, the topic of throwing the hammer, metal - silver 900 samples, weighing 16.67 grams, width 3.3 centimeters;
- 5 rubles, a theme - weightlifting, material - silver, sample 900, weight 16.67 grams, with a diameter of 3.3 cm;
- 10 rubles, the emblem - basketball, material - sample silver 900, weight 33.3 grams, size 3.9 centimeters;
- 10 rubles, subjects - volleyball, silver, 900 samples, weighing 33.3 grams, size 3.9 cm;
- 10 rubles, devoted to judo, silver, sample 900, weighing 33.3 grams, 3.9 centimeters wide;
- 10 rubles, the topic is boxing, silver sample 900, weighs 33.3 grams., Diameter 3.9 cm;
- 10 rubles, the emblem - weight-lifting, material - silver 900 samples, weight 33.3 grams, size 3.9 centimeters;
- 100 rubles, is dedicated to cycling, 900-sample gold, weight 17.45 grams, width 3 centimeters;
- 100 rubles, the “Friendship” hall is depicted, the material is gold, sample 900, weighing 17.45 grams, with a diameter of 3 centimeters;
- 150 rubles, with the emblem of the fighters, platinum of 999 samples, weighing 15.5 grams., Measuring 28.6 cm.
- 150 rubles with ancient chariots, platinum, sample 999, weight 15.5 g., Size 28.6 cm.
The USSR was the first country in the world to start minting platinum-themed sports coins.




1 lira 1979
ID: 3495
5 groschen 1979
F VF XF UNC BU
-
-
0.20
0.75
-
wwc: 2875 / ID: 3091
1 cent 1979
F VF XF UNC BU
-
0.10
0.25
0.50
1.00
wwc: 31.1 / ID: 2873
10 cents 1979
F VF XF UNC BU
-
-
-
0.20
1.00
wwc: KM# 182 / ID: 2845
1 new penny 1979
F VF XF UNC BU
-
-
0.15
1.75
2.50
wwc: 915 / ID: 2809
1 cent 1979
ID: 2789
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