Belarus 50 Rubles Very Fine Banknote

Belarus 50 Roubles Banknote - Chołmsk Gate (2000 Issue)

Details:

• Issuer: National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (Нацыянальны банк Рэспублікі Беларусь)
• Period: Republic of Belarus (1991–present)
• Type: Standard Circulation Banknote
• Year: 2000 (Issued from 2000–2010)
• Value: 50 Roubles (BYR)
• Currency: Second Belarusian Rouble (2000–2016)
• Material: Paper
• Dimensions: 150 × 69 mm
• Shape: Rectangular
• Demonetized: 1 July 2016

Obverse:
Features the Chołmsk Gate, a prominent fragment of the Memorial Brest Hero-Fortress. The banknote includes the denomination 50 and the inscription:
“БІЛЕТ НАЦЫЯНАЛЬНАГА БАНКА РЭСПУБЛІКІ БЕЛАРУСЬ” (Payment Ticket of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus).

Reverse:
Depicts the main entrance to the Memorial Brest Hero-Fortress. The denomination is placed at the top. An anti-counterfeiting warning reads:
“ПАДРОБКА БІЛЕТАЎ НАЦЫЯНАЛЬНАГА БАНКА РЭСПУБЛІКІ БЕЛАРУСЬ ПРАСЛЕДУЕЦЦА ПА ЗАКОНУ” (Forgery of banknotes is prosecuted by law).

Watermark:
A detailed image of the Chołmsk Gate from the Brest Hero-Fortress.

Historical Significance:
This banknote commemorates the Brest Hero-Fortress, a symbol of courage and resilience during World War II. The Chołmsk Gate is one of the most recognizable parts of this memorial.

Condition: Uncirculated (or specify condition).

Why Add This to Your Collection?
This Belarusian 50 Roubles note is not just currency—it’s a tribute to history, architecture, and the bravery associated with the Brest Fortress. A must-have for collectors of Eastern European banknotes!