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20 Roubles Rogvolod of Polotsk and Rogneda

Issuer National Bank of the Republic of Belarus
Year 2006
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Reference(s) KM#357
Obverse description At center, a detailed relief reconstruction of the ancient fortified settlement of Izyaslavl (present-day Zaslavl) as it appeared during the era of Princess Rogneda. The State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus is depicted in relief at the upper portion of the field. A circular legend reading 'РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ' (Republic of Belarus) runs along the upper rim, while the lower portion of the field bears the year of issue, the alloy standard designation 'Ag 925', and the face value '20 РУБЛЁЎ' (20 Roubles).
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Reverse description A raised relief portrait composition depicts Rogvolod of Polotsk and Rogneda as central figures. To their right, a stylized shallop (small sailing vessel) is rendered in relief, evoking the historical and legendary narrative associated with these figures. A circular legend along the rim reads 'РАГВАЛОД ПОЛАЦКI 970–980 РАГНЕДА 985–989', recording Rogvolod's reign dates of 970–980 and Rogneda's period of 985–989 respectively.
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