Reverse: Along the rim, “THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES”. In the center, the emblem of the CIS, and at the bottom, an hexagon framed by leafs. Depending on the angle of vision, the number “10” and "YEARS" can be seen on the hexagone.

Obverse: In the center, the Emblem of the Bank of Russia (the two-headed eagle), with the semicircular inscription “Bank of Russia” framed by a circle of dots. At the top, “Three Roubles”. At the bottom, the metal sign, the fineness, the year of issue, the fine metal content, and the mint mark.

The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is an international organization consisting of 11 former Soviet Republics: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. It possesses coordinating powers in the realm of trade, finance, lawmaking, and security. It also promotes cooperation on democratisation and cross-border crime prevention.