Maslenitsa (Pancake week)

Belarusian History and Culture. Belarusian Festivals and Rites. Commemorative coin "Maslenitsa (Pancake week)". Surface of the coin is oxidized.
Belarus 2007 Maslenitsa (Pancake week) 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 – the relief image of indispensable attribute of holiday "MASLENITSA" – pancakes, under them – a clay pot with sour cream and the wooden spoon; at the top – the relief image of the sun and the snowflakes, symbolizing meeting of winter and spring, in the center of the sun there is an inset of artificial transparent crystal of yellow color; at the left–hand and in the right hand parts – relief elements of the Belarusian national ornament; at the bottom – inscriptions along the rim: "МАСЛЕНІЦА" (Maslenitsa (Pancake week)).

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Belarus 2007 Maslenitsa (Pancake week) CuNi
Belarus 2007 Maslenitsa (Pancake week) CuNi
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Catalog ID: 
BY93CM1
Krause ID: 
KM# 150
Value: 
€30
Mintage: 
5000
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Weight: 
16g
Diameter: 
33mm
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