One penny is the smallest denomination of coins used in the Republic of Belarus .
| 1 kopeck of 2009 | |
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| A country | Republic of Belarus |
| Face value | 1 kopeck |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Hert | Smooth |
| Metal | steel, plaque. copper |
| Years of coinage | 2009 |
| Obverse | |
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| Description | The coat of arms of the Republic of Belarus , under it there are inscriptions in two lines: BELARUS and 2009 |
| Reverse | |
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| Description | In the center, the digital designation of the face value is 1, the inscription “CAPE” is vertically located to the left of the number, to the right is a stylized image of the national ornament. |
Content
History
After the collapse of the USSR, only paper money was used in Belarus for 25 years. Commemorative coins in circulation were not really used. However, after the denomination was held in 2016, for the first time in the history of the sovereign Republic of Belarus, coins appeared in monetary circulation. After the denomination, 8 coin denominations and 7 banknote denominations were issued. The smallest denomination is 1 kopeck, equal to the previously converted 100 rubles of 2000.
Image
Obverse
In the center of the obverse is the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus , just below - the inscription “Belarus” and the year of minting - 2009. Although the official name of the country is the Republic of Belarus, however, the abbreviated and more frequently used name is written on the coin.
Reverse
In the center of the reverse there is a digital designation of the face value - 1, to the left of the number the name of the coin in Belarusian “Kapeyka” is vertically displayed. To the right of the denomination is a national ornament symbolizing wealth and prosperity.
Composition
| Coin | Copper | Nickel | Zinc | Iron | Cobalt | Tungsten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96.2 | 0 | 0 | 3,5 | 0.2 | 0 |
The attitude of people
Since the size of the coin is very small (diameter 15 mm), it is very difficult to get and use it when calculating. For older people, it is difficult to parse the image of a coin, as it is often compared with 2 and 5 kopecks. Also, after a while they become darker. This is explained by the fact that the main composition of the coin is copper, which interacts well with oxygen and oxidizes.