Belarus 1996, OLYMPIC BELARUS, 5 coin set, Copper–nickel, BOX

Description

Commemorative coins dedicated to Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics, Artistic Gymnastics,
Biathlon
, Ice Hockey, Track–and–Field Athletics
Put in circulation: December 27, 1996
30 December 1997
29 December 1998
Design:
A.Zimenko, D.Belitsky (Belarus)
Minted by:
The Mint of Poland PLC., Warsaw, Poland
1) Athletics 1 ruble
2) Ice hockey 1 ruble
3) Biathlon 1 ruble
4) Rhythmic sportive gymnastics 1 ruble
5) Artistic gymnastics 1 ruble
Copper–nickel
Denomination: 1 ruble
Weight of coin, g: 13.16
Quality: "uncirculated"
Diameter, mm: 32
Mintage, pcs.: 5,000
Coins are round. The rim is raised on both sides of the coin. The edge of the coin is corrugated.
Obverse
features on top the relief of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus with the inscription in two lines: "РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ" (REPUBLIC OF BELARUS); at the bottom – face value, year of issue, for precious metals coins – weight of the coin and alloy standard.
Reverse
features in the center the relief of a gymnast on a gymnastic apparatus; in the right–hand part – against the ornamental background – the emblem of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus; the inscription along the rim: "БЕЛАРУСЬ АЛIМПIЙСКАЯ" (OLYMPIC BELARUS).
features in the center the relief of a female gymnast with a ribbon; in the right–hand part – against the ornamental background – the emblem of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus: the inscription along the rim: "БЕЛАРУСЬ АЛIМПIЙСКАЯ" (OLYMPIC BELARUS).
features in the center the relief of two ice hockey players struggling to get hold of the puck; in the right–hand pan – the emblem of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus; the inscription along the rim: "БЕЛАРУСЬ АЛIМПIЙСКАЯ" (OLYMPIC BELARUS) and a fragment of geometric ornament.
features in the center the relief of a competing biathlonist; in the right–hand part – the emblem of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus; the inscription along the rim: "БЕЛАРУСЬ АЛIМПIЙСКАЯ" (OLYMPIC BELARUS) and a fragment of geometric ornament.
features in the center the relief of running female athletes, in the left–hand part – against the ornamental background – the emblem of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus; the inscription along the rim: "БЕЛАРУСЬ АЛIМПIЙСКАЯ" (OLYMPIC BELARUS).