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Belarus 2007, MASLENITSA. PANCAKE WEEK. Festivals and Rites, 1 rub Copper-nickel
$ 20.59
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Description
Commemorative coin "Maslenitsa (Pancake week)"Put into circulation on 7 February 2007
Design: S.Zaskevich (Belarus)
Minted by: CJSC "Lithuanian Mint", Vilnius, Lithuania
Copper–nickel
Denomination: 1 ruble
Weight of coin, g: 16
Quality: "uncirculated",
The coin is oxidized
Diameter, mm: 33
Mintage, pcs.: 5,000
The coin is round in shape with the raised rim on the obverse and the reverse. The coin’s edge is grained.
Obverse
the relief image showing the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus in the circle surrounded by the geometrical ornament; in the center – the solar sign comprising an octagonal geometric pattern with the decorative elements which is symbolizing the rays of the sun; beneath – the year of issue, at the top – РЭСПУБЛИКА БЕЛАРУСЬ (THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS) and at the bottom –
АДЗІН РУБЕЛЬ (ONE RUBLE).
Reverse
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n the center – the relief image of bliny (pancakes), an essential attribute of Maslenitsa celebrations, beneath – the clay pot filled with sour cream and a wooden spoon therein; at the top – the relief image of the sun and snowflakes symbolizing the meeting of the winter and the spring; on the left and on the right – relief elements of Belarusian national ornament; and at the bottom – a circumferential inscription: МАСЛЕНІЦА (MASLENITSA).