Belarus 2008 Grandfathers 20 rubles Ag

Description

Grandfathers
Put in circulation: October 28, 2008
Design: S. Zaskevich (Belarus)
Minting: JSC "Lithuanian Mint", Vilnius, Lithuania
Silver, silver standard: 925
face value: 20 rubles
coin weight: 33.62 g
weight of pure silver: 31.1 g
quality: "uncirculated", the coin is oxidized with an insert (synthetic crystal)
diameter: 38.61mm
circulation: 5000 pcs.
The coins have the shape of a circle, with a protruding edging along the circumference on the obverse and reverse sides. The side surface of the coins is corrugated. The surface of the coins is oxidized.
Obverse
in a circle framed by a geometric ornament - a relief image of the State Emblem of the Republic of Belarus; in the center - a solar sign, consisting of an eight-pointed geometric figure with decorative elements, symbolizing the sun's rays; under it are indicated: the year of minting, on the silver one - the fineness of the alloy; around the circle there are inscriptions: in the upper part - RESPUBLIKA BELARUS, in the lower part - ДВАЦЦЦЬ РУБЛЁЎ (on silver) and ADZIN RUBEL (on copper – nickel).
Reverse
in the center - the interior of a village hut is depicted, in which a table is set for the commemoration of the dead; above - above the entrance to the hut, two angels are holding a candle (on a silver coin, an insert made of an orange synthetic crystal imitates a flame); on the left, right and above - relief elements of the Belarusian national ornament with motives of the Soul; below in a circle there is an inscription: ДЗЯДЫ.