New Belarus coins Leo

New Belarus coins Leo
New Belarus coins Leo

The National Bank of Belarus on September 10th, 2015 issued into circulation new silver and copper-nickel commemorative coins LEO.

Face value of silver coin is 20 roubles, purity 925, weight 28.28 g.
Coin is round, Diameter is 38.61 mm, the edge is reeded
Quality of coin is “proof”. Mintage of coins is up to 7777 pcs

Face value of cooper - nickel coin is 1 rouble, weight 19.5 g.
Coins is round, oxidized, Diameter is 37 mm, the edge is reeded
Quality of coins is “uncirculated”. Mintage of coins is up to 3333 pcs

Obverse
At the top — the relief image of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus and the inscription: РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ (THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS); in the center — a fragment of an engraving showing the Sun, the Moon, and stars; on the right — the alloy standard on silver coins; and circumferential inscriptions at the bottom — the denomination:  1 РУБЕЛЬ (1 RUBLE) on CuNi coin and 20 РУБЛЁЎ (20 RUBLES) on Silver coin and the year of issue.
 
Reverse
in the center — the stylized image of Leo and the inscription at the top left: LEO; at the center— the zodiac sign of the constellation inlaid with Swarovski crystals (on silver coins).

Coins are minted at the . Designer .

Coins are legal tender of Belarus for all debts, public and private without any restriction.

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