1 Rouble (The Common Swift) 2012 front 1 Rouble (The Common Swift) 2012 back
1 Rouble (The Common Swift) 2012 photo
© National Bank of the Republic of Belarus

1 Rouble The Common Swift

2012 year
Copper-nickel 13.16 g 32.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Belarus
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
1 Rouble (1&nbspBYR)
Currency
Second Rouble (2000-2016)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
13.16 g
Diameter
32.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#47923
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

In the center – the relief image of the common swift (it has been named bird of the year 2012 in Belarus); and circumferential inscriptions: on the right side – ЧОРНЫ СВIРГУЛЬ (THE COMMON SWIFT) and on the left side – ПТУШКА ГОДА (BIRD OF THE YEAR).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ПТУШКА ГОДА
• ЧОРНЫ СВIРГУЛЬ •

Designer: Oksana Novosiolova

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Date of issue 28.12.2012

Interesting fact

The Common Swift coin from Belarus features a unique design, showcasing a swift bird in mid-flight, with its wings spread wide. The coin's obverse side features the National Emblem of Belarus, while the reverse side features an image of a swift in flight, along with the coin's denomination and year of issue. The use of copper-nickel in the coin's composition gives it a distinctive color and durability. This coin is a great addition to any collection of coins, especially for those interested in birds or Belarusian numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  2000 - - - - - -

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