USSR Commemorative Silver Coin
Series: Games of XXII Olympiad. Moscow. 1980
Eagleand Khuresh Dance
Par : 10 rubles
Release Date: 1980
Mint:Leningrad Mint(LMD) ( ST. Petersburg) and Moscow Mint (ММD)
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| Metal, fineness | Silver 900/1000 |
| Quality | Proof and UNC |
| Content chemically pure metal, g | 30 |
| Total weight, g | 33.33 |
| Thickness, mm | 3.3 |
| Diameter, mm | 39 |
| The edge | 300 corrugations. |
| Mintage, pcs. | 95420 / 126220 |
Dance of Eagle and Khuresh – national wrestling in Tuva. The wrestlers fight in pairs, the loser leaves. The fight is over when either fighter is thrown on the ground or touches the ground with his knee. The winners form next pairs until the single pair remains that compete for the absolute victory. The Khuresh is opened with a dance of Eagle performed by all the athletes. The final fight is opened with an Eagle dance either.
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