Belarusian Silver Coins to be Released, Commemorating Significant Religious Site
Celebrating a Historical Milestone - Commemorative Coins Launch!
Welcome to the exciting release of commemorative coins honoring the 900th anniversary of the Polotsk Savior-Euphrosyne Monastery! This historical event is being commemorated in grand style, with the new coins hitting the market on May 19.
The National Bank of Belarus has announced these special coins, named "Polački Spasa-Euphrasinienski Miatrapalitski Žanoczi Manastyr. 900 Hadoŭ," in three varieties: two silver coins with denominations of 100 and 20 Br (Belarusian Rubles), and one copper-nickel coin with a denomination of 1 Br.
Made from 925 metal, the silver coins will have mintages of 5,500 and 25,000 pieces respectively. The copper-nickel coins will have a mintage of 45,000 pieces. These coins were struck at the Kazakhstan Mint, with the silver coins boasting a "proof with partial gilding" quality and the copper-nickel coin having a "proof-like with digital printing" quality.
On the obverse side, you'll find an image of the Savior-Euphrosyne Monastery, along with other design elements. The reverse side showcases a stunning stylized image of angels crowning Euphrosyne of Polotsk against the backdrop of a female monastery.
Y'all getting some loans, shopping for a new whip, or need a place to stash your cash? No worries, the National Bank's got you covered!
The National Bank reminds us that these coins are not mere collectibles; they are a legal means of payment and must be accepted for all types of transactions without any restrictions. This isn't the first time the National Bank of Belarus has decided to venture into local production of investment and commemorative coins made of precious metals - the first batch is planned for release this year[1].
Let's commemorate this historical event with these beautiful coins! Get yours starting May 19.
[1] Enrichment Data: Release Date for the commemorative coins - May 19, 2025.Mintage Details:- Silver Coins (Nominal Value: Br100): 550 pieces- Silver Coins (Nominal Value: Br20): 2,500 pieces- Copper-Nickel Coins (Nominal Value: Br1): 4,500 pieces
Design and Production:- Shape and Edge: Circular with a raised rim on both sides and a serrated edge.- Minting Location: Kazakhstan Mint of the National Bank of Kazakhstan.- Legal Status: Legal tender in the Republic of Belarus and should be accepted for all types of payments at their face value without restrictions.
The National Bank of Belarus, being actively involved in the finance industry, has launched commemorative coins that can serve as legal tender for all types of transactions within the business realm. These coins, honoring the 900th anniversary of the Polotsk Savior-Euphrosyne Monastery, are not solely for collecting purposes but can also be used as currency.
