20 Roubles (The church of Sts Boris and Gleb) 1999 front 20 Roubles (The church of Sts Boris and Gleb) 1999 back
20 Roubles (The church of Sts Boris and Gleb) 1999 photo
© National Bank of the Republic of Belarus

20 Roubles The church of Sts Boris and Gleb

1999 year
Silver (.925) 33.63 g 31.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Belarus
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
20 Roubles (20&nbspBYB)
Currency
First Rouble (1992-2000)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
33.63 g
Diameter
31.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#128015
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

In the center – the relief effigy of the Borisoglebsk (Kolozha) Church; a plate in the shape of an ancient seal features the date: XII, on top – inscription in three lines: "ПОМНIКI АРХIТЭКТУРЫ БЕЛАРУСI" (BELARUSIAN ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENTS), at the bottom – inscription: "БАРЫСАГЛЕБСКАЯ ЦАРКВА ГРОДНА" (BORISOGLEBSK CHURCH GRODNO).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ПОМНIКI АРХIТЭКТУРЫ БЕЛАРУСI
XII
БАРЫСАГЛЕБСКАЯ ЦАРКВА
ГРОДНА

Designer: T. Radivilko

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Date of issue 20.07.1999

Interesting fact

The Church of Sts Boris and Gleb, which is featured on the coin, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's a medieval Orthodox church located in Polotsk, Belarus, and it's considered one of the most important examples of Belarusian architecture. The church was built in the 12th century and has been beautifully preserved, making it a popular tourist destination.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  2000 - - - - - -

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