Belarus 2009, SPASY. Festivals and Rites, 1 ruble, Copper-nickel

Description

Commemorative coins "
Spasy"
Put into circulation on
12 August 2009
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
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 symbolizing the rays of the sun and comprising an octagonal geometric pattern with the decorative elements; beneath — the year of issue and circumferential inscriptions: at the top — РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ (THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS), at the bottom —
АД3IН РУБЕЛЬ (ONE RUBLE)
.
Reverse
in the center within a framing of columns – the relief image of symbols of festival "Syomukha" – the chalice and a chaplet of birch, maple, rowan, sweet flag leaves (with inset of synthetic crystal of green color as a decoration of the chalice); in the left–hand and in the right–hand parts – the relief elements of Belarussian national ornament; at the bottom – inscription along the rim " СЁМУХА " (SYOMUKHA).