Belarus 2005, BOGACH. Festivals and Rites, 1 ruble, Copper-nickel

Description

Commemorative coin
"
Bogach
"
Put into circulation on
2 August
2005
Design:
S.Zaskevich (Belarus)
Minted by:
CJSC "Lithuanian Mint", Vilnius, Lithuania
Copper–nickel
Denomination: 1 ruble
Weight of coin, g: 16
Quality: "uncirculated"
Diameter, mm: 33
Mintage, pcs.: 5,000
The coin is round. The rim is raised on both sides of the coin. The edge of the coin's is corrugated. Surface of the coin is oxidized.
Obverse
within the circular geometric ornament – the relief of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus; in the center – a solar sign consisting of octagonal geometrical figure with elements of rhombic decor, symbolizing solar rays; beneath – year of issue, inscriptions along the rim – at the top "РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ" (REPUBLIC OF BELARUS), at the bottom
"АД3IН РУБЕЛЬ" (ONE ROUBLE).
Reverse
in the center against a background of a cropped filed – the relief of a bast–basket, full of grain, with candle and ear, located on a table covered with a table–cloth (with inset of synthetic crystal of yellow color within the flame of the candle on silver coin); in the left–hand and right–hand parts – relieves of Belarussian national ornament with elements of motifs of Bagach; at the bottom – inscription along the rim " БАГАЧ " (BAGACH).