The Town of Gdov (the XVth century), Pskov Region

Obverse

in the center of the disc – the indication of the face value of the coin «10 РУБЛЕЙ» (10 RUBLES). Inside of the figure «0» — hidden pictures of the figure «10» and of the inscription «РУБ» (RUB) visible by turns on changing angle of vision. In the lower part of the disc — the mint trade mark. In the upper part of the ring — the inscription along the rim: «БАНК РОССИИ» (BANK OF RUSSIA), in the lower one — the year of issue «2007 г.» (2007), to the left and to the right — stylized twigs of plants going over to the disc.

Reverse

in the centre – the image of the Cathedral of the Majestic Icon of Holy Mother of God, to the left – the coat of arms of the Town of Gdov; inscriptions along the rim: on top – «ДРЕВНИЕ ГОРОДА РОССИИ» (ANCIENT TOWNS OF RUSSIA), below – «ГДОВ» (GDOV).

Authors

The artist: A.D. Schablykin.
The sculptor: A.I. Molostov.
Moscow and Saint Petersburg Mints (ММД and СПМД).
The edge: 300 corrugations and the inscription «ДЕСЯТЬ РУБЛЕЙ» (TEN RUBLES) recurring twice and divided by asterisks.