{"product_id":"2008-republic-of-belarus-20-rubles-turandot-silver-commemorative-coin-with-gemstone-accent","title":"2008 Republic of Belarus 20 Rubles “Turandot” Silver Commemorative Coin with Gemstone Accent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Republic of Belarus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 2008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: 20 Rubles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal: .925 Fine Silver (typical for Belarus commemoratives)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Proof with Frosted Relief \u0026amp; Mirror Fields\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Feature: Embedded Red Gemstone Accent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: As pictured, preserved in protective capsule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepicts two children seated together on a crescent moon beneath a star-filled sky, symbolizing storytelling and imagination. Surrounding inscriptions read:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e“Республика Беларусь” (Republic of Belarus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Двадцать рублей” (Twenty Rubles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design captures themes of youth, dreams, and literary heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures a detailed artistic portrait inspired by Turandot, the legendary princess of Eastern folklore. The design incorporates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntricate architectural elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMythical guardian imagery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnamental Eastern motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA red gemstone accent symbolizing royal mystery and power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story of Turandot originates from Persian legend and gained worldwide recognition through European adaptations, most famously Giacomo Puccini’s opera Turandot. The character represents intellect, strength, and mystique — themes reflected in the coin’s sculptural artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelarus is known for issuing limited mintage, highly artistic silver commemoratives featuring gemstone inserts and exceptional engraving detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Capital Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43820545998936,"sku":"26","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/0856\/6872\/files\/2008RepublicofBelarus20Rublesf.jpg?v=1772488500","url":"https:\/\/worldcapitalcoins.com\/products\/2008-republic-of-belarus-20-rubles-turandot-silver-commemorative-coin-with-gemstone-accent","provider":"World Capital Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}