The National Bank of the Republic of Belarus has approved a list of commemorative coins and banknotes that are scheduled to enter circulation in 2027. The main event will be the release of a unique polymer currency for the country, allowing collectors to replenish their collections with 25 new denominations right away. All planned novelties will receive legal tender status, but due to limited print runs they traditionally end up in private collections.

Unique five-ruble note: transition to plastic

The most anticipated novelty in the financial market will be the first commemorative banknote on a polymer basis called "Gistarychna Shchynina Belarusisi."

Denomination: the unique material is used to make the note with a denomination of 5 rubles.

Advantages of polymer: unlike traditional cotton paper, the plastic base makes money maximally durable. Such notes almost do not absorb moisture, get less dirty, do not wear out at folds, and last several times longer than ordinary ones.

Previously, to increase durability, the National Bank had used only double-sided lacquering of paper notes (for example, for the 200 ruble note).

Which series of coins will be replenished in 2027

The list of commemorative coins will continue the traditions of popularizing Belarusian history, architecture, and culture.

• "Garaady Belarusisi": novelties dedicated to Lidov, Zlaslavl, Pin, Turuva, Kobrin, and Novogrodok; a separate coin for the 960th anniversary of Minsk.
• "Palats i Zamki Belarusisi": two coins – for the 500th anniversary of Mir Castle and the Volovič palace-park complex in Svitsk.
• "Kod natsi: belaruski arnatament": seven coins dedicated to symbols of Belarusian embroidery: sun, earth, star, love, mother, child, and ancestors.
• coins in honor of painter Kazimir Malievich, writer Alesei Adamovich, the Braslav Lakes, the Large Opera and Ballet Theatre, as well as commemorative signs for KGB and Belarusian militia jubilees.