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1 Rouble Gymnast on Rings
| Issuer | National Bank of the Republic of Belarus |
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| Year | 1996 |
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| Diameter | 32 mm |
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| Reverse description | The central field depicts a gymnast performing on rings, rendered in detailed relief, capturing the athleticism and dynamism of the Olympic sport. To the right, set against an ornamental decorative background, appears the emblem of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus. A Cyrillic legend 'БЕЛАРУСЬ АЛIМПIЙСКАЯ' (Olympic Belarus) runs along the rim, framing the composition. The overall design celebrates Belarusian participation in the Olympic movement. |
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| Mintage | 1996 - Antique finish - 5,000 |
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Belarus issued this rouble in 1996 as part of its Olympic sports series, timed ahead of the Atlanta Games — the first Summer Olympics in which Belarus competed as a fully independent nation, having only separated from the Soviet Union in 1991. The National Bank produced these copper-nickel pieces in relatively modest quantities, positioning them as collectibles from the outset rather than genuine circulating currency.