Commemorative coin "EXPO-2010"

Discription

The coin has the shape of a circle, on the front and back sides there is a rim along the circumference. The edge of the coin is grained.

Obverse

At the top - a relief image of the State Emblem of the Republic of Belarus; in the center – a geometric composition based on the national floral ornament symbolizing the growth of a city in harmony with the environment that reflects the topic of the EXPO–2010 exhibition: "Better City – Better Life"; circle inscription - at the top: "РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ" (THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS); at the bottom – the year of coinage, alloy standard and denomination: "ДВАЦЦАЦЬ РУБЛЁЎ"(TWENTY ROUBLES).

Reverse

The images of the most recognizable buildings which in different years had been the symbols of international exhibitions and the years when they were held: The Crystal Palace - the first World Exposition held in London in 1851; the Eiffel Tower - the exhibition held in Paris in 1889; panorama of Shanghai with a recognizable image of the Television Tower where the World Exposition 2010 was held; at the top – circle inscriptions in the Belarusian and English languages: ЭКСПА 2010 (EXPO 2010) and EXPO 2010.