(National Bank of The Republic of Belarus)
Currency - Ruble (BYN)
This is a commemorative note of 80 rubles reportedly released on 31.03.2025 for the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War or the Second World War (1939-1945). I believe this note celebrates the defeat of Nazi Germany in Belarus (Belorussian SSR) in mid-April 1945.
A total of 80,000 sets have been issued at a price at 120 rubles per
set. The note that I have posted here came in a folder. It is not sure
if all are issued this way, as the notes are available in the market
with and without the folder. According to one source, a total of 200,000
pieces were issued with 80,000 issued in a folder, and 120,000 as
singles. In addition to the 80 rubles note, coins of 1 (copper-nickel
5,000 pieces) and 20 rubles (silver 2,500 pieces) were also released
for this celebration.
Belarus was once part of the Soviet Union and it became independent on 25.08.1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. When the Second World War (WW2) started in September 1939, the Soviet Union invaded and occupied Eastern Poland. During the invasion, the Soviet Union annexed Western Belorussian and incorporated it into the Belorussian SSR. In 1941, Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union and remained under the Nazi control until 1944. World War II in Europe ended on 08.05.1945 when Nazi Germany surrendered unconditionally.
Front - Courage monument of the Great Fortress Hero memorial complex. This monument is the central object of the Best Fortress Hero Memorial Complex in Belarus. This monument is located in the Ceremonial Square, and the monument is a symbol of courage and valor and serves as a place of remembrance for those who defended the country during the last great war. To the right of the monument is an image of a church and in the background is an incomplete outline map of Belarus. To the right is a flying dove over the globe and below that is the Mother Homeland status which represents love and royalty to the country. The year dates of 1945 and 2025 are printed. You will need to tilt the note to see these two year dates. On top of the note (central top) the year date of 2025 is printed. There are no signatures printed on the note.
Signature - N/A
Date - 2025
Quantity Issued - 80,000 pieces/set
Issue Price - 120 rubles each
Watermarks - Apple blossom and electrotype 80
Sizes - 152mm x 70.5mm
This is the folder that comes with the note. Inside is a hard plastic case that can showcase the note. This hard cover folder is very nicely produced for this commemorative note.
