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20 Roubles Castle of Mir

1998 year
Silver (.925) 33.63 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Belarus
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
20 Roubles (20&nbspBYB)
Currency
First Rouble (1992-2000)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
33.63 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
3.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#92953
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

In the center – the relief effigy of the Castle of Mir; a plate in the shape of an ancient seal features the date: XVI–XVIII, at the top – inscription in three lines: "ПОМНIКI АРХIТЭКТУРЫ БЕЛАРУСI" (BELARUSIAN ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENTS), at the bottom – inscription: "MIPCKI 3AMAK" (THE CASTLE OF MIR).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ПОМНІКІ АРХІТЭКТУРЬІ БЕЛАРУСI
МІРСКІ ЗАМАК
XVI–XVIII

Translation:
Architectural Monuments of Belarus
Castle of Mir

Designer: T. Radivilko

Edge

Milled

Comment

Date of issue 29.12.1998

Interesting fact

The Castle of Mir coin was designed by Belarusian artist Vladimir Khoruzhiy and features a unique blend of medieval and modern elements. The castle depicted on the coin is a representation of the Mir Castle Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Belarus. The coin's design also includes intricate details such as towers, battlements, and a moat, giving it a distinctive and memorable look.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  2000 - - - - - -

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