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| Belarus 20 Rubles Silver Coin |
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| Gemini Horoscope Zodiac Swarovski Silver Coin |
Put into circulation on March 26, 2009
Design: S. Zaskevich (Belarus)
Minted by: The Mint of Poland PLC., Warsaw, Poland
A silver collector coin issued by the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus in the 'Signs of the Zodiac' Series presenting the image of Gemini. A unique coin produced using the oxidation technology and characterized by oriental stylization. As all coins from this series, the coin has been decorated with colorful zircons.
The obverse has: in the center — the image of the Sun and the Moon within the band of 12 signs of the zodiac, beneath — the astrological sign of Gemini, and inscriptions: GEMINI in Latin and БЛIЗНЯТЫ in Belarusian; at the top — the relief image of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus; at the bottom — the year of issue on the left (and on the silver coin — the alloy standard and trademark of The Mint of Poland PLC. on the right); circumferential inscriptions: at the top — РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ (THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS), at the bottom — 20 РУБЛЁЎ (20 RUBLES).
The reverse has: the stylized image of the twins (on the silver coin the eyes of one of the twins are inlaid with synthetic crystals) within the circular geometrical ornament.
Weight 28,28 gram of Silver 925/1000
Diameter 38,61 mm
Mintage 25000