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Kolyady. Christmas

Belarusian History and Culture. Belarusian Festivals and Rites. Commemorative coin "Kolyady" - Christmas. Surface of the coin is oxidized.
Belarus 2004 Kolyady Christmas CuNi
Obverse: 
within the circular geometric ornament – the relief of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus; in the center – a solar sign consisting of octagonal geometrical figure with elements of rhombic decor, symbolizing solar rays; beneath – year of issue, silver coin – fine silver alloy standard; inscriptions along the rim – at the top "РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ" (REPUBLIC OF BELARUS), at the bottom "ДВАЦЦАЦЬ РУБЛЁЎ" (TWENTY ROUBLES) on the silver coin and "АД3IН РУБЕЛЬ" (ONE ROUBLE) on the copper–nickel coin.
Reverse: 
in the center against a background of natural landscape – the relief of Kalyady’s star (with inset of synthetic crystal of blue color on silver coin); in the left–hand and right–hand parts – relieves of Belarussian national ornament with elements of motifs of Kalyady festival; at the bottom –inscription along the rim – "КАЛЯДЫ" (KALYADY).

Booklet

Belarus 2004 Booklet Kolyady. Christmas
Belarus 2004 Booklet Kolyady. Christmas
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Catalog ID: 
BY56CM1
Krause ID: 
KM# 76
Value: 
€30
Mintage: 
5000
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Weight: 
16g
Diameter: 
33mm
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