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20 Roubles Aries
| Issuer | National Bank of the Republic of Belarus |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Technique | Milled, Inlaid |
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| Obverse description | At center, a solar and lunar motif is encircled by a band bearing the twelve signs of the zodiac; below this band appears the astrological symbol of Aries accompanied by the Latin inscription ARIES and the Belarusian inscription АВЕН. The State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus is depicted in high relief at the top of the field. Along the lower portion, the year of issue appears to the left, while the alloy fineness designation and the Mint of Poland monogram MW appear to the right. The circumferential legend reads РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ at the top and 20 РУБЛЁЎ at the bottom. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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Belarus launched an extended zodiac series in the mid-2000s, issuing twelve silver pieces across several years as part of a broader commemorative program that leaned heavily on collector demand rather than any monetary function. The oxidized finish and synthetic crystals were applied to differentiate these from standard bullion issues and to target the gift and novelty market — a deliberate production choice, not an aesthetic accident.
KM#204 is one of the more frequently encountered pieces from the set in secondary markets, suggesting strong original mintage relative to some of the rarer zodiac entries.