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Kupalye. Midsummer

Belarusian History and Culture. Belarusian Festivals and Rites. Commemorative coin "Kupalye" - Midsummer Day. Surface of the coin is oxidized.
Image copyright: National Bank of the Republic of Belarus
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, silver coin – fine silver alloy standard; inscriptions along the rim – at the top "РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ" (REPUBLIC OF BELARUS), at the bottom "ДВАЦЦАЦЬ РУБЛЁЎ" (TWENTY ROUBLES) on the silver coin and "АД3IН РУБЕЛЬ" (ONE ROUBLE) on the copper–nickel coin.
Reverse: 
in the center against a background of rising sun over a natural landscape – the relief of fern’s flower (with inset of synthetic crystal of red color on silver coin); in the left–hand and right–hand parts – relieves of Belarussian national ornament with elements of Kupalle motif; at the bottom –inscription along the rim – "КУПАЛЛЕ" (KUPALLE).

Booklet

Belarus 2004 Booklet Kupalye. Midsummer
Belarus 2004 Booklet Kupalye. Midsummer
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Catalog ID: 
BY51CM2
Krause ID: 
KM# 71
Value: 
€400
Mintage: 
3000
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Purity: 
0.925
Weight: 
33.62g
Diameter: 
38.61mm
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Stone color: 
Red
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