Commemorative coins "Minsk"
Put into circulation on 4 January 1999
Design: T.Radivilko (Belarus)Minted by: Moscow Mint of Goznak, Moscow, Russia
The coin is round. The rim is raised on both sides of the coin. The edge of the coin is corrugated.
Obverse
within the circular geometric ornament – the relief of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus; beneath – year of issue, silver coin – fine silver content and alloy standard; inscriptions along the rim – on top: "РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ" (REPUBLIC OF BELARUS), at the bottom: "ДВАЦЦАЦЬ РУБЛЁЎ" (TWENTY ROUBLES) on the silver coin and "АД3IН РУБЕЛЬ" (ONE ROUBLE) on the copper–nickel coin.
Reverse
in the center in the background – the relief of the gate of the Minsk castle (12th century) reconstructed by Yu.A. Zayats; in the foreground – the relief of the Roman–Catholic Cathedral and a tower with a chiming clock in Cathedral Square (early 20–th century): in the top right–hand part – the city's coat of arms; inscriptions along the rim: "MIHCK" (MINSK) and "ГАРАДЫ БЕЛАРУСI" (BELARUSIAN CITIES).
Today Minsk is a political, economic, and cultural center, capital of the Republic of Belarus and of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The Minskovites give a lovingly treatment to the architectural legacy. Old buildings are being renovated and continue to serve people. The city's wide and light avenues and streets, spacious squares, diversified and well–proportioned architectural ensembles, magnificent green colors of squares and parks delight the eye.