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Gleb of Mensk

Belarusian History and Culture. Strengthening and Defending the State. Commemorative coin "Gleb of Mensk".
Image copyright: National Bank of the Republic of Belarus
Obverse: 
in the center – reconstruction of ancient Mensk gates, at the top – the relief of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus; along the rim inscription – "РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ" (REPUBLIC OF BELARUS); at the bottom – year of issue, (silver coin – alloy standard) and face value "20 РУБЛЁЎ" (20 ROUBLES) – on silver coin and "1 РУБЕЛЬ" (1 ROUBLE) – on copper–nickel coin.
Reverse: 
the relief effigy of Gleb of Mensk, to the left of it – image of unique stone icon of Mother of God about XII–XIII century, which had found during excavation of the ancient Mensk. Along the rim – inscription: ГЛЕБ МЕНСКІ (Gleb of Mensk) and years of his reign "1101 – 1119".

Booklet

Booklet issued by National Bank of the Republic of Belarus
Booklet issued by National Bank of the Republic of Belarus
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Catalog ID: 
BY94CM1
Value: 
€5.5
Mintage: 
5000
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15.5g
Diameter: 
33mm
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"УМАЦАВАННЕ І АБАРОНА ДЗЯРЖАВЫ" (STRENGTHENING AND DEFENDING THE STATE)
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