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20 Roubles Taurus
| Issuer | National Bank of the Republic of Belarus |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Weight | 28.28 g |
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| Reverse description | A bold, stylized depiction of Taurus the bull occupies the central field, its eyes inlaid with faceted synthetic crystals that provide vivid color contrast against the oxidized silver surface. The figural design is set within a circular geometric ornament of decorative patterning, lending the composition an ornamental, art-nouveau character. The antique finish treatment of the silver enhances the sculptural relief and depth of the design elements. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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Part of Belarus's long-running zodiac series, this issue was produced at a time when the National Bank of Belarus had developed a well-established commercial program of themed commemoratives aimed squarely at the collector market rather than circulation. The oxidized finish and embedded synthetic crystals were standard treatments across the series, applied to distinguish each sign's release.
Belarus issued commemoratives aggressively through this period partly to generate hard currency — the domestic ruble was under sustained pressure, and numismatic exports provided a reliable foreign exchange stream.