Belarus has issued a long-running series of wildlife coins, and this piece belongs to that program — a collector-focused output the National Bank has sustained across dozens of animals since the early 2000s. The oxidized finish is deliberate, used across the series to create contrast rather than as a sign of damage or improper storage.
The Swarovski crystal inlay was sourced under a licensing arrangement the Austrian company has held with several Eastern European mints for novelty bullion issues.
Belarus has issued a long-running series of wildlife coins, and this piece belongs to that program — a collector-focused output the National Bank has sustained across dozens of animals since the early 2000s. The oxidized finish is deliberate, used across the series to create contrast rather than as a sign of damage or improper storage.
The Swarovski crystal inlay was sourced under a licensing arrangement the Austrian company has held with several Eastern European mints for novelty bullion issues.