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1 Rouble Capercaillie
| Issuer | National Bank of the Republic of Belarus |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Value | 1 Rouble |
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| Obverse lettering | РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ 2020 1 РУБЕЛЬ (Translation: REPUBLIC OF BELARUS 2020 1 ROUBLE) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed, naturalistic depiction of a male capercaillie (Western capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus) in a full courtship display posture, with tail fanned, wings partially spread, and beak raised upward, set against a plain polished field within an oval recess that creates a cameo-like effect. The bird's plumage is rendered with fine engraving detail, emphasizing the texture of the feathers on the breast, back, and tail. The Cyrillic inscription 'ПТУШКА ГОДА' (Bird of the Year) curves along the lower left periphery, separated by a raised dot from 'ГЛУШЭЦ' (Capercaillie) along the lower right, forming a legend that frames the base of the design. The composition combines a prooflike mirrored background with frosted relief on the bird, enhancing the three-dimensional presentation. |
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Belarus has issued collector-focused wildlife series in base metal since the early 2000s, largely targeting the domestic souvenir market rather than international numismatic circuits. The capercaillie — a large Eurasian grouse known for its dramatic mating display — inhabits the Białowieża Forest, one of the last primeval forests in Europe and a politically contested territory that Belarus shares uneasily with Poland.
KM#672 belongs to a broader fauna series; individual pieces rarely trade far above issue price unless the animal subject has particular regional appeal.