Depicts in the centre the denomination 10 RUBLES, inside the figure ‘0’ hidden images of the number ‘10’ and the inscription RUB visible by turns when the angle of vision changes, below a mint trade mark of the Moscow Mint; on the ring above an inscription BANK OF RUSSIA, below the year ‘2022’, on the left and on the right stylised images of plant branches going over to the disc.

Depicts the coat of arms of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, the inscriptions along the rim divided by two dots: above RUSSIAN FEDERATION, below KARACHAY-CHERKESS REPUBLIC.

The Karachay-Cherkess Republic or Karachay-Cherkessia is a federal subject (a republic) of Russia. It is geographically located in the North Caucasus region of Southern Russia and is administratively part of the North Caucasian Federal District. Cherkessk is the largest city and the capital of the Republic. Karachay-Cherkessia is one of Russia's ethnic republics, primarily representing the indigenous Turkic Karachay people and the Cherkess or Circassian people. Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe, is located on the border with Kabardino-Balkaria.

The republic's coat of arms is round-shaped with yellow background symbolizing sunny Karachay-Cherkessia. The mountain in the centre stands for Elbrus – the symbol of eternity, power and greatness. The outline of Elbrus lies on the blue circle representing the blue sky and waters. On both sides of the circle, there are rhododendrons – an emblem of peace, health and purity.

Designer: A. D. Schablykin

300 corrugations and the inscription TEN RUBLES recurring twice and divided by asterisks