2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16
The monetary system of the Republic of Belarus has recently undergone major changes. Denomination gone. Citizens of the Republic of Belarus for the first time picked up the new type of money.
New money
New money of Belarus introduced into circulation: banknotes and coins. The size of the banknotes is 150X74 mm and does not differ from the old banknotes. Their semantic content, national patterns have not changed at all. European design only.
All banknotes were printed in 2009. This is evidenced by the signature of the head of the National Bank, P. P. Prokopovich, and the use of the old word "pyatsdzyasyat" instead of the current "pyatsdzyasyat". All these errors will be corrected in the next batch of money.
From the statement of the head of the National Bank, it became known that Belarus does not plan to build its own mint. This is due to the fact that its production is very expensive and unprofitable for such a small state.
Banknotes should have been put into circulation earlier. But this did not happen due to inflation in the Republic of Belarus and the global economic crisis. The cost of making money has almost paid off. Stayedexpenses for reconfiguring ATMs and other equipment, making changes in accounting, exchanging banknotes.
Coins
In connection with the denomination, coins appeared in circulation. This happened for the first time in the history of the existence of the Belarusian ruble. Previously, the Republic of Belarus was considered a state in which only commemorative coins were printed. Money consists of small, large kopecks and a few rubles.
A total of eight coins appeared in circulation. They were released in a circulation of 35,000 units. The banknotes are divided into three colors. The obverse of all new money is the same. It flaunts the coat of arms of the Republic of Belarus and the numbers "2009". The coins are reversed. The denomination and ornament of banknotes are different.
National patterns and weaving are the main symbols of the state. Therefore, it is no coincidence that even the flag of the Republic of Belarus contains elements of these symbols in its design. With the help of them, Belarusian craftsmen display their patriotic feelings for the family, population, land, traditions, nature.
Money is minted at mints in Lithuania and Slovakia. The coins of Belarus in shape, design and denomination resemble the banknotes of the Soviet Union. Therefore, there is no confusion when using them. Money is attractive. They are made of lightweight materials and are light in weight.
The new coins of Belarus, however, have drawbacks. The quality of money depends on the properties of the metals used. They may be subject tooxidation. They were in storage for a long time, and dark spots appeared on some banknotes. Local spots do not affect the solvency of money. Similar situations occurred with the coins of other countries.
The National Bank has already put some money into circulation to replace these coins. Small coins of Belarus (the photo shows this nuance well) are small compared to the money of other states, and are inconvenient to use.
Rubles
The Mint issued two types of money: 1 and 2 rubles. They are made of white metal. Banknotes of 2 rubles have a golden metal rim. The reverse shows the denomination and an ornament that embodies the desire of the Belarusian people for happiness and freedom. All ornaments on money are different, but their semantic load is the same. Ribbed edge of coins.
Banknotes of 1 ruble are made of steel with a copper-nickel coating. Banknotes of 2 rubles are made of bimetal: the middle is steel, the edges are steel with a copper-brass coating.
Penny
The Mint issued three types of large banknotes: 50, 20, 10 kopecks and three types of small coins: 5, 2, 1 kopeck. Large coins of Belarus have a golden hue. On the obverse, kopecks have the same image as all money. On the reverse of large coins, there is a denomination and an ornament that embodies the fertility and vitality of the Belarusian land. The edge of banknotes is ribbed with segments. They are made of steel with a copper-brass coating.
Small coins have a copper tint. On the reverse, they depict a denomination and an ornament that personifies the prosperity and we alth of the Belarusian people. The edge of money is smooth. Small banknotes are made of copper-plated steel. Coins appeared in the country for the first time in the history of the Belarusian ruble, but have already entered circulation. Despite their minor flaws, all issued coins of the Republic of Belarus are the legal tender of this state.
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