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100 Hryven Christianization of Kievan Rus
2008 year| Silver (.999) | 1000 g | 100 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 100 Hryven 100 UAH = USD 2.43 |
| Currency | Hryvnia (1996-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 1000 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#97397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
There is a multi-figure composition of baptism with the inscription 988/РІК (988/YEAR) below and the semi-circular inscription – ХРЕЩЕННЯ КИЇВСЬКОЇ РУСІ (Christianization of Kievan Rus) above.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ХРЕЩЕННЯ КИЇВСЬКОЇ РУСІ
988 РІК
Engravers: Volodymyr Atamanchuk, Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Designer: Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The commemorative coin is dedicated to the 1020th anniversary of the Christianization of Kievan Rus, which gained a footing for Christianity to become the state religionInteresting fact
The coin commemorates the 1000th anniversary of the Christianization of Kievan Rus, which was a significant event in the history of Eastern Orthodox Church and Ukrainian culture. The coin's design features a depiction of Saint Vladimir, the Prince of Kiev who adopted Christianity as the official religion of Kievan Rus, and a representation of the Baptism of Kievan Rus, which symbolizes the acceptance of Christianity by the people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Hryven (Christianization of Kievan Rus) 2008 coin.
