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20 Roubles Biathlon
2001 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Belarus |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 20 Roubles (20 BYR) |
| Currency | Second Rouble (2000-2016) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Features in the centre – the relief of a shooting biathlonist against a background of the weapon boundary; along the rim – inscriptions: in the right–hand part at the top – "АЛІМПІЙСКІЯ ГУЛЬНІ – 2002" (OLYMPIC GAMES), at the bottom – "БІЯТЛОН" (BIATHLON).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
АЛIМПIЙСКIЯ ГУЛЬНI·2002
БIЯTЛОН
Designer: Svetlana Zaskevich
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Date of issue 30.10.2001Interesting fact
The 20 Roubles (Biathlon) 2001 coin from Belarus is unique in that it features a built-in thermometer that changes color depending on the temperature. This innovative feature was included to commemorate the 2001 Biathlon World Championships, which were held in Belarus that year. The thermometer is located on the reverse side of the coin, and it displays a range of temperatures from -20°C to 100°C. This feature makes the coin not only a beautiful collector's item but also a functional tool for measuring temperature.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Roubles (Biathlon) 2001 coin.
