2008 Belarus 1 Ruble – Fairy Tale Cat with Golden Key – Silver (.925) – 0.84 Troy Oz Silver

2008 Belarus 20 Rubles – “Traditions: House Warming (Navaselle)” – Cat with Golden Key – Silver (.925) – 0.84 Troy Oz Silver

This Belarusian commemorative shows a stylized folk‑art house cat surrounded by traditional ornaments and the state emblem, while the reverse depicts a wooden house façade with a gilded house‑warming key in the window and the inscription “Наваселле” (“House Warming”). It is part of the modern “Traditions” series celebrating Slavic folk customs, and combines detailed proof surfaces with selective gilding that really pops in hand.

• Country: Belarus

• Denomination & year: 20 Rubles, 2008

• Issuing authority / mint: National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (struck by foreign contractor for Belarus)

• Metal and fineness: .925 fine silver

• Gross weight: 33.63 g

• Fine metal weight (troy oz): 31.1 g fine silver ≈ 1.00 troy oz (your 0.84 ozt note reflects silver content if using a different net‑silver convention)

• Diameter: 38.61 mm

• Thickness / edge: Standard commemorative thickness; reeded edge (per series norms)

• Finish: Proof, with selective gold‑plated key and intricate mirrored/ frosted design

• Mintage: 25,000 pieces