2012 - Belarus 90 Rubel - Solar System - Proof

This unique collection of nine silver coins presents the major gravitational objects of the Solar System.

The collection features colorful depictions of the Earth (Terra), Mercury (Mercurius), Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn (Saturnus), Uranus, Neptunus (Neptune) and a gold plated image of the Sun (Sol). All coins of the series have a common obverse, showing the antique Roman sculpture of Atlas bearing the spheres of the heavens. The coins were struck by the Mint of Poland with an attractive mintage up to 11,111 pieces. Offered in an attractive presentation case the coins are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. The coins are legal tender in the Republic of Belarus.

Why not surprise the young astronomer and present the entire unique collection?

Obverse:
In the central part of the coin - an image of the antique sculpture of Atlas bearing the spheres of the heavens, in the background: a fragment of the Solar System. At the bottom - a semi-circular inscription in Latin: SYSTEMA SOLARE.

Reverse:
In the central part of each coin - an image of a Solar System planet made using the pad printing method. In the background - fragments of the map of the heavens dating back to the 16th century showing the Solar System. Underneath the image of each planet - its name in Latin and the astronomical symbol.