Part of Belarus's long-running zodiac series issued through the 2010s, these coins were produced primarily for the collector market rather than circulation — the National Bank of Belarus became notably prolific in this period, issuing dozens of themed commemorative series annually as a hard-currency revenue strategy. The Swarovski crystal inlay was sourced under a licensing arrangement that several post-Soviet mints adopted during this era to differentiate their collector output.
Part of Belarus's long-running zodiac series issued through the 2010s, these coins were produced primarily for the collector market rather than circulation — the National Bank of Belarus became notably prolific in this period, issuing dozens of themed commemorative series annually as a hard-currency revenue strategy. The Swarovski crystal inlay was sourced under a licensing arrangement that several post-Soviet mints adopted during this era to differentiate their collector output.