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20 Roubles Year of the Monkey
| Issuer | National Bank of the Republic of Belarus |
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| Year | 2015 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse lettering | 20 РУБЛЁЎ РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ 2015 Ag 925 (Translation: THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS 20 ROUBLES) |
| Reverse description | The central field of the reverse is dominated by a gold-plated Chinese character for monkey, enclosed within a decorative ornamental circle. Flanking this central motif are two monkeys depicted as jugglers, set against the backdrop of a circus tent rendered in fine detail. Below the central composition, the Belarusian inscription ГОД МАЛПЫ (Year of the Monkey) appears as the primary legend. The design combines Eastern iconographic tradition with playful figural imagery, reflecting the coin's thematic connection to the Chinese lunar calendar. |
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Belarus has issued commemorative coins tied to the Chinese zodiac since the early 2000s, targeting collector markets in China and the broader Asian diaspora rather than domestic circulation. The 2015 Monkey issue falls within a well-established series, though the National Bank's use of gold-plated silver with cubic zirconia inlay reflects the cost-conscious production approach that distinguishes Belarusian commemoratives from higher-end rivals in the genre — notably those from the Royal Australian Mint or the Perth Mint. These pieces move primarily through secondary specialty dealers; they rarely appear in general auction.