The National Bank of Belarus on November 15th, 2013 puts into circulation new silver commemorative coin “The Purple Emperor" under Butterflies coin series.

Face value of the silver coin is 20 roubles, silver purity 925, weight 28.28 g. diameter 38.61 mm, proof quality. Mintage 8.000 pcs.

A great gift for all lovers of botany!
• minted in 925. sterling silver
• superb design
• embellished with multi-coloured printed decorations
• limited mintage – up to 8,000 pcs
• accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Mint of Poland
• legal tender in the Republic of Belarus

Reverse:
In the central part of the coin – a stylized image of a butterfly against a plant in the background. On the right side, at the bottom, along the rim – an inscription: APATURA IRIS (the name of the butterfly in Latin).

Obverse:
In the central part of the coin – the coat of arms of the Republic of Belarus. Around the coat of arms - an inscription: РЭСПУБЛIKA БЕЛАРУСЬ, Ag 925 (the designation of metal and its hallmark), 2013 (the year of issue). On the right side – the mint mark M/W. Along the rim, at the bottom – an inscription: 20 РУБЛЁУ (20 roubles; the face value). In the background – a stylized image of a piece of a butterfly wings.

Coins are minted at the Mint of Poland.

Source of information: National Bank of the Republic of Belarus www.nbrb.by