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| Belarus 20 Rubles Silver Coin |
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| Leo Horoscope Zodiac Swarovski Silver Coin |
Put into circulation on May 25, 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 Leo. 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 Leo, and inscriptions: LEO in Latin and ЛЕЎ 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 Leo (with an inset of synthetic crystals as the eyes on the silver coin) within the circular geometrical ornament.
Weight 28,28 gram of Silver 925/1000
Diameter 38,61 mm
Mintage 25000