2008 Sedov, 20 Roubles - Sailing Ships Series: Coin #1

Sailing Ships – Coin 1 of 6

The “Sailing ships” coin series has been devoted to the most magnificent and most recognizable ships. Their unique beauty, power and strength have been represented on the coins in a dynamic way. The first coin issued by the National Bank of Belarus in 2008 was Sedov which is considered to be the biggest sailing ship in the world.

Obverse: In the upper part of the coin – the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus and an inscription: „РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ” (Republic of Belarus). In the central part, with a navigation map in the background – a stylized image of the wind rose with a hologram made by laser. Along the rim – mintage year: 2008 and the face value: 20 РУБЛЁЎ (20 Rubles).

Reverse: On the left side, with a seascape in the background: a stylized image of the biggest and fastest sailor in the world – “Sedov”. On the right side: a belittled image of the ship (in profile). Below – an inscription: “SEDOV” in original spelling.

Designer: Dobrochna Surajewska

The first coin of the “Sailing ships” series has been devoted to a ship which was named after a Russian polar explorer Sedov right after the end of World War II. It owners as well as its purpose changed many times during the years. “Sedov” was a transport ship, a training ship and an oceanographic ship. It was built in 1921 and, as the only sailing ship equipped with a motor, it fulfilled its functions on the sea, and first of all upon entering and leaving ports, perfectly well. At present it may be seen during such events as, e.g., the Tall Ship’s Races organized every year in Szczecin.

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