Soviet artist Vladimir Arsentyev’s design - partially elevated 2D image of Olympic flame. The central element of the logo consists of 3 parallel lines rising into an architectural silhouette typical of Moscow. A 5-pointed star stands above the icon, paying homage to the Kremlin flag.
Obverse lettering
ИГРБІ
XXII ОАИМПИАДБІ МОСКВА 1980 (Translation: XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980)
Obverse script
Cyrillic
Reverse description
Iconic buildings in Moscow including St. Basil`s Cathedral, which sits on Red Square below the ramparts of the Kremlin.
