The coin is round in shape with a raised rim on the obverse and the reverse. The coin’s edge is party-milled.
The 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. Along the rim - circular inscriptions, on top: "БАНК РОССИИ" (BANK OF RUSSIA), on bottom - the date: "2011", to the left - the stylized image of an olive branch, to the right - of the oak one.
The reverse: the coat of arms of the City of Elnya, over it, on a ribbon - the semicircular inscription: "ГОРОДА ВОИНСКОЙ СЛАВЫ", (TOWNS OF MARTIAL GLORY), below - the inscription along the rim: "ЕЛЬНЯ" (ELNYA).