12 August 2025

Lukashenko receives first gold coin minted from Belarusian raw materials

Belarus has produced its first gold coin, Chairman of Belarus’ National Bank Roman Golovchenko said as he reported to the head of state on the development of the banking system in Minsk on12 August, BelTA learned.

“I'd like to begin with what might seem like a small, but symbolic moment...” Roman Golovchenko started his report.

“Did you bring the money?” Aleksandr Lukashenko quipped.

“I was actively involved in import substitution efforts when I worked in the government, and I intend to continue this work. As everyone knows, the National Bank actively issues commemorative and investment coins, including those made from precious metals. I was surprised to learn that all of them are minted abroad. Produced to the National Bank's order, but abroad. First we did it in the European Union, then in friendly countries like China, Russia, and Kazakhstan,” Roman Golovchenko stated.

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