For The First Time In The History Of Belarus Will Issue Coins In Circulatio

The design of the circulation coins is not very inspriring, unfortunately.

Until 1 July 2016 coins in the Republic of Belarus issued by the National Bank as the memorials dedicated to important events in the political and cultural life of the country, important landmarks of history, famous personalities.

Belarusian coins are divided into several major series, each of which have their own sub-categories:

Belarus and the international community - reflect important developments in foreign and domestic policy of the country. It has coins dedicated to famous people, as well as the general theme currencies. Series dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the United Nations, produced in copper, silver and gold options;
History and Culture of Belarus - are devoted to important events, monuments of architecture, art, painting and music. There are also memorials depicting historical personalities that have influenced the development of the Belarusian culture. Are allocated coins dedicated to important historical milestones. For example, the first Belarusian coin was dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War;
Sports - they placed the portraits of famous athletes who received awards at international competitions. There are also signs dedicated to major competitions - the Olympic Games, world championships, which was attended by athletes from Belarus. For example, in a series of "Olympic Belarus" is a sub-group dedicated to biathlon, ice hockey, track and field athletics. The coins are made of copper-nickel alloy and silver. The obverse is placed denomination and name of the country, on the reverse - the image of the athlete of the discipline;
Protection of the environment - focus attention on environmental issues and the conservation of wildlife in Belarus. On the silver coin series in 2002 you can see images of animals, birds and plants listed in the Red Book. On a black background placed obverse image beavers, wolves, foxes, swans, specified denomination. The reverse - the national emblem and denomination.

Commemorative coins minted National Bank of Belarus of the copper-nickel alloy, silver, gold. Circulation range from 100 to 10 000 coins in series. Denominations range from 1 to 10,000 rubles. In the catalog of Belarusian coins are no instances of unusual shape - all currencies have a circular shape with notches on the side of.

Much attention is paid to the design of the coin - the international contest "Coin of the Year" several Belarusian currency received awards: a silver coin "Belarusian Ballet" became the first in the category "Coin with the best artistic solution" and a silver copy of the "Mute Swan" was the title " Best royal coin. " In 2007, the coin "Easter" from the series "Holidays and rituals of Belarusians" has become "a coin with the best artistic solution".

A gold bullion (investment) coin "Slavic Woman" with denomination of 50 rubles.



This coin is the first bullion (investment) coin put into circulation by the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus.
The artistic image of a young Slavic woman holding a baby in her arms with two birds of paradise on either side is a universal common Slavic symbol having a deep inner potential. For centuries, such a collective image of a woman with Slavic appearance embodied the beauty, spirit strength, mind and docile nature, purity and spirituality, pride and perseverance in trials of life. The image of a majestic Slavic woman delighted and inspired many poets, writers, artists and composers for creation of cultural masterpieces.
A Slavic woman reflects the idea of a common Slavic contribution to the world treasury of valuables and civilization progress. She declares ancestral general humanitarian values and at the same time in its image emphasizes a strict self-determination of the nation. Moreover, she represents the importance of the Slavic culture, which has strong Christian roots.
The coin is neutral and mature, as well as represents a conglomeration of the images that is not intended for any particular identification with the cultural tradition of one or another Slavic nation.
A bullion (investment) coin "Slavic Woman" is intended for investment and saving. The coin's value is determined based on the number of precious metals contained therein inclusive of the prevailing prices in the international market of precious metals.
A gold bullion (investment) coin "Slavic Woman" was put into circulation by the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus on August 1, 2013.
Design: Svetlana Nekrasova (Belarus). Minted by: Valcambi SA (Switzerland).
The coin is round in shape with a raised rim on the obverse and the reverse. The coin's edge is reeded.
The obverse has: at the top - a circumferential inscription: THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS, in the center - the relief image of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus and; beneath - the year of issue and the denomination: 50 RUBLES, on the left side - the alloy standard, and on the right side - the coin's weight.
The reverse has: in the center - the relief half-length portrait of a young Slavic woman holding a baby in her arms with two birds of paradise, which add to the spiritual component of the composition, on either side; and at the top - a circumferential inscription: THE SLAVIC WOMAN.
The coin is minted with: denomination of 50 rubles, quality "uncirculated", alloy standard 999,9, weight 7.78 g, diameter 22.00 mm, and the issue limit up to 100,000 psc.
The coin put into circulation is a legal tender of the Republic of Belarus and is obligatory for acceptance at its face value for all kinds of payments without any restrictions.

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Commemorative Coins "Scorpio"






The coins are round in shape with a raised rim on the obverse and the reverse. The edge of the coins is reeded.

Obverse: at the top — the relief image of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus; in the center — a fragment of an engraving showing the Sun, the Moon, and stars; on the right — the alloy standard; and circumferential inscriptions: at the top - THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS, at the bottom — the denomination: 20 RUBLES on silver coins and 1 RUBLE on copper-nickel coins and the year of issue.

Reverse: in the center — the stylized image of Scorpio and at the top the inscription: SCORPIO; at the bottom - the zodiac sign of the constellation inlaid with Swarovski crystals (on silver coins).

Silver, Alloy standard of silver: 925
Denomination: 20 rubles
Weight of coin, g: 28.28
Fine silver content, g: 26.16
Quality: "uncirculated", The coin is inlaid with a Swarovski crystal
Diameter, mm: 38.61
Mintage, pcs.: 7,777

Copper-nickel
Denomination: 1 ruble
Weight of coin, g: 19.5
Quality: "uncirculated"
Diameter, mm: 37
Mintage, pcs.: 3,333

Commemorative Coins "Capricorn"







Obverse: at the top — the relief image of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus; in the center — a fragment of an engraving showing the Sun, the Moon, and stars; on the right — the alloy standard; and circumferential inscriptions: at the top - THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS, at the bottom — the denomination: 20 RUBLES on silver coins and 1 RUBLE on copper-nickel coins and the year of issue.

Reverse: in the center — the stylized image of Sagittarius and at the top the inscription: CAPRICORN; at the bottom - the zodiac sign of the constellation inlaid with Swarovski crystals (on silver coins).

Coins are different Reversi.

Commemorative coin "The Sun"

Reverse: in the center — a stylized gold-plated image of the Sun against a stylized image of the fragment of the solar system; and at the top — an inscription in Latin: SOL.