A.N. Maltzev

Obverse

in the centre - the emblem of the Bank of Russia [the two-headed eagle with wings down, under it - the semicircular inscription "БАНК РОССИИ" (BANK OF RUSSIA)] framed by a circle of dots and inscriptions along the rim - on top: "ДВА РУБЛЯ" (TWO RUBLES), below: to the left - indications of the precious metal and its fineness, in the centre - the year of issue "2009 г." (2009), to the right - the fine metal content and the mint trade mark.

Reverse

in the centre - the portrait of A.N. Maltzev, to the right - the miniature image of a hockey player with stick, on the matted surface - inscription in two lines divided by the line: "АЛЕКСАНДР МАЛЬЦЕВ" (ALEXANDER MALTZEV) and facsimile signature inscription of the sportsman, below - the image of a puck.

Authors

The artists: A.V. Baklanov, National Artist of Russia, E.V. Kramskaya.
The sculptors: A.V. Baklanov, A.N. Bessonov.
Mint: Saint Petersburg Mint (СПМД).
The edge: 195 corrugations.

Alexander Nikolaevich Maltzev (b. 1949) - since 1969 the member of the ice hockey National Team of the USSR, Honored Master of Sports, 9 times was the Champion of the World, 8 times - the Champion of Europe and twice - the Champion of Olympic Games, all-round Champion of the USSR. Hold 530 games and scored 329 goals. In the World Championship 1970 with 15 goals leaded the list of snipers and was honored as the best forward of the world.